 Markedly improved results were shown on the field, with South Sydney winning their first three games of the 2007 season (marking their best start to a season since 1972) and being competitive in every game.On the back of one of the best defences in the competition, the Rabbitohs finished strongly, making the semi-finals for the first time since 1989.They finished the season in 7th position with 12 wins.