Now they say it’s paid off as their team has progressed to the NRL grand final after a solid 32-22 win over the Roosters last Friday.

At the ‘official’ Orange headquarters of the Rabbitohs, supporters gathered at the weekend to soak up last Friday night’s victory and to steel their resolve to beat the Canterbury Bulldogs this Sunday night.

Dave Anderson, who is the owner of the ‘clubhouse’ in a shed in his backyard, considers himself to be one of the club’s biggest fans.

Every inch of the walls of his backyard shed are covered in South Sydney memorabilia and taking pride of place is a photo of his father.

“My dad was a great supporter and so was my pop before him,” Mr Anderson said.

“My pop lived in Surry Hills and I can remember as a little kid having a red and green room at his house.”

When it comes to the Rabbitohs, there isn’t a question about a player or the club’s history Julie Fisher can’t answer.

“My dad used to drop mum and my brothers at Redfern Oval on his way to work and we would walk back home to Kensington.

“Following South Sydney has been a part of my life since I can remember,” she said.

Rabbitohs hooker Issac Luke will face the NRL judiciary tonight charged with grade one dangerous throw for his tackle on Sonny Bill Williams during Friday night's win.

Supporter Barry Goodlock says his team can still win the grand final even if Luke doesn't play.

“I am still convinced they can do it,” he said.

Sunday's NRL grand final is scheduled to kick off at 7.20pm.