Bryson Goodwin and Dave Tyrrell get contract extensions with South Syndey Bryson Goodwin scores for Souths. Picture: Mark Evans. SOUTH Sydney has rewarded Bryson Goodwin and Dave Tyrrell with upgraded two-year contracts following the pair's good form in the club's strong start to the NRL season. Former New Zealand utility back Goodwin has scored four tries this year in eight games and proved to be an astute pick up after he was released by Canterbury following an injury-hit 2012 campaign. The 27-year-old agreed on a nominal contract with the Rabbitohs worth around $60,000 a year when he joined with the club, keen to see if he had fully recuperated from a ruptured spleen that curtailed his season and threatened to end his career. Goodwin lost two litres of blood following the injury which occurred after a seemingly innocuous collision with Cronulla's Matthew Wright. He spent three days in intensive care after having an artery fused and lost 10kg. Souths coach Michael Maguire said Goodwin more than deserves his new deal and has been delighted with his performances. "From day one Bryson has shown great professionalism in how he goes about his training and his preparation for games," Maguire said. He's also worked extremely hard to take his opportunity and he's doing a great job for us. He's overcome a big injury from last year and showing what he can do on a regular basis. He brings a lot of experience to our backline having played at the international level for New Zealand, and hopefully he can get back to that level playing with us. Tyrrell has become a regular feature in the Rabbitohs' fearsome pack having started his career as an outside back. The 24-year-old spent the early part of the season in the NSW Cup, but has worked his way back into the NRL side. Maguire is pleased to see his hard work recognised by the club. "In my time at the club, Dave has worked hard and continually improved his game," he said. He's a reliable player that has been very solid for us every time he has had the opportunity. He adds great depth to our front row and I'm glad he'll be with us for at least the next two years. The ladder-leading Rabbitohs take on bottom-of-the-table Wests Tigers on Friday.