Russell Crowe: The decision by Hollywood heavyweight Crowe and business mogul Packer removed a massive strain on Souths' finances, with chairman Nick Pappas saying the NRL club was now in the best financial position in its history, according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation. As a result, it gave the club a net asset position of over $6 million and much-needed financial security. "Our two private investors have graciously agreed to the complete discharge of their loan facilities on the most favourable terms for members," Pappas said. "This has had the effect of skyrocketing our net asset position to a record $6.05 million, the healthiest position the Rabbitohs have ever been in. "I know I speak on behalf of all members when I say that our appreciation goes out to our investors Russell Crowe and James Packer for helping to ensure that the Rabbitohs remain at the very forefront of our code." Packer bought a 37.5 per cent stake in the foundation club from businessman Peter Holmes a Court in 2014, less than a month after the club broke its premiership drought. The announcement that the owners had forgiven the investor loan was made at the South Sydney Members District Rugby League Football Club annual general meeting on Sunday. Holmes a Court and Crowe bought the struggling club for $3 million in 2005 and also tipped in a further $6.15 million in the following years. But the loan has now been cleared and the club looks set to post another bumper profit. When Holmes a Court exited the club, his debt was paid out.
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