Hey I was only saying it was my thought when I looked at the season ticket pack - not an unnatural thought in view of all the speculation? And I WAS trying to make the point that everyone is in guessing overdrive right now...maybe you missed the ?

In view of the extensive comment already in the public domain, including the very unwelcome (IMO) contributions from Mr Caisley, it is only natural that people will speculate and look for any signs in the tealeaves. The fact that Mr Hood elected to (apparently) tell someone in the Aussie media that Sam was not for sale as is, but indicated might well be for the right price, but has not elected to tell us here in the UK anything despite the intense speculation, can only add substantial grist to the mill. Supporters are bound to view the continuing deafening silence on this issue from the club with concern. Aren't they?

Yes

I've heard Burgess is a done deal with South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Would you guys support him still or would support the Rabbitohs to follow his career in the nrl?

Would you resent the club that signs him or resent the man for leaving?

Probably

I'd expect to see a load of Rabbitohs tops in Bradford similar to the Roosters when Moz went over (don't see to many West Tigers tops though)

And if the club want to make a bit of money it might be worth selling them in the shop?

No. Not at all. If Sam leaves this year then good luck to him. I'd prefer that to having no compensation and him walking away next year.

would that not be taking the michael a bit?

I'm going to stop going to the Bulls if Sam goes and watch the Rabbitohs instead.

This is slightly off topic but does anybody know the latest on who currently has the rights to broadcast the NRL matches?

Last I heard they were being shown on a website, but if Sam does leave then I'll certainly want to follow his progress over in Australia.

No

He's leaving because he wants to go and play in Austrailia and as has been said before we can't really stand in his way. Plus we need to rebuild and the money we get can do this - all been covered before.

He is our player now and would remain an old boy - so I'd always follow his progress - unless he joined Leeds when he returned.

Also you never know - he may come back

I agree with you there. I hope the Aussies play Slater at Fullback in the Autumn n not Hayne.

The NRL and their media partner bigpond sport, but i dont know if any english broadcaster has bought the rights for next season, Im hopin sky do. I usually try n find em on an streaming site, but the best channel just got taken off.

rlUpdaterl nothing new really, it looks like Burge is definately going but when?

TBH it look like a rehashed article just to fill some spare colum space.

If Sam wants to go play in the NRL AND we've got NRL clubs lined up and willing to pay a large transfer fee then I say we cash in. Provided the club use the money to invest in bringing in quality players.

I'll be sad to see the lad go, but I don't think he'll fullfil his potential under the current Bradford regime

South sydney, Leeds' Partner club.

Cant wait to see these south sydney shirts as your speedway track