IS it too early to get excited about the South Sydney Rabbitohs? The proud old club sits on top of the ladder on percentages after four rounds of the NRL after carving out a famous 22-16 win over the Warriors in Auckland last Sunday.

Souths had no right to win, given the number of times they had to defend their tryline and the amount of ball they handed to the opposition.

If they can play with more discipline maybe they can stay at the top of the ladder for a while yet.

There are eight South Sydney juniors in the club's top squad of 25, seven recruits from other parts of Sydney, three Kiwis and Queenslanders Luke Capewell, Chris McQueen, Chris Sandow, Jamie Simpson, Rhys Wesser and brothers Jaiman and Ben Lowe.

And the good news is the club has money to spare, with Queensland State of Origin hard man Mick Crocker likely to be snapped up if he fails to get a clearance to play in England.

Monday night's Bulldogs-Souths match at ANZ Stadium shapes as the best of the round and a certain ratings winner for Fox Sports.