South Sydney young gun Cameron Murray is cardinal and myrtle to the core.

So despite reports about arch-rivals Sydney Roosters plotting a raid on one of the NRL’s best emerging forwards, it’s hard to see Murray anywhere else but Redfern.

Off-contract at the end of next year, the Roosters have reportedly been eyeing off trying to land Murray’s signature as a square up for the departure of Latrell Mitchell.

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But ask the Bunnies new left-edge backrower where his heart lies and it’s clear it bleeds red and green.

“It’s no secret. I don’t have to try and sit here and lie about where I want to be,” Murray told Fox League.

“I’m a Souths junior and I’ve always wanted to be in the red and green.

“My Dad played for the club, I grew up in South Sydney, it’s all I’ve ever known.

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“When it comes to rugby league it’s been the only team I’ve had eyes for since I was a little kid.

“It’s a dream come true, I’m enjoying every day as it comes and only the future will tell where I’ll be or what I’ll be doing.

“But for now my heart and my focus is for the next two years at Souths.”

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In a new-look left-edge at Redfern, Murray will be paired with Cody Walker and Braidon Burns as the Bunnies prepare for life after Sam Burgess, John Sutton, Greg Inglis and George Burgess.

Despite the loss of experience, Murray is adamant the Rabbitohs have selected the right leader in cheeky halfback Adam Reynolds.

With the assistance of Cody Walker and Damien Cook, the Rabbitohs can still evolve under the NRL’s most decorated coach, Wayne Bennett, this season.

“We do lose a lot of experience, a lot of wisdom and a lot of key figures in our leadership team,” Murray said.

Cameron Murray at Rabbitohs training at Redfern Oval. Source: News Corp Australia

“But in saying that it gives a great opportunity for our rising leaders who’ve been learning from the best the last couple of years.

“Everyone is really confident Adam Reynolds can step up and lead the way he leads.”

The Bunnies will open their season against the Cronulla Sharks at ANZ Stadium on Saturday March 14.