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| Quote Kiwi Shane="Kiwi Shane"The problem with Sam (and the rest of the so called 'Burgi') is that they have been hyped to the max ever since they have gone to Australia and yet they havent really turned out to be these supreme world beating athletes that Russell crowe and the rest of 'Souffs' made them out to be.
Sam... decent enough player on his day... has missed far too many games through suspension and injury. Not even the best forward at Souths let alone the NRL. Touted as the darling of channel 9 although his popularity is waning as a large proportion of footy fans now see him as a 'grub' because of his antics on the field. Just been dumped by his girlfriend as well so might fancy a fresh start back home.
George. like Sam a decent enough player but is also known for his embarrassing off the field incidents (smashing a car window in Cairns and taking naked selfies) although most people admit he is just as good a player as Sam (some would say better - much to the chagrin of poor Sammy boy - despite the fact it was his late high shot on SBW that cost his side a place in the final against us
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Tom. An NSW cup player - nothing special.
Luke. Pretty hopeless and not even good enough to make the England RLWC side. However he's not that bothered as the 'lifestyle' in Sydney is all he really wanted.
If Sam does move back to old blighty and play union he is unlikely to make the grade. He is no Sonny Bill .. and to the best of my knowledge hasnt played the game. He has no chance of making the England world cup side - certainly not this time around anyway.
If he does go at least we will all be spared the hype and programmes that show the 'Burgi' eating their lunch, hanging out on the beach and tying their own shoelaces.
Personally though I cant see him leaving the NRL.'"
He would be foolish to leave. He will get slaughtered playing RU.
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Ps lol at all this hand wringing. If the NRL wanted it could pay way above anything the rfu could offer but they are not that stupid or desperate. They know they have a production line that will replace burgess easily, unlike the rfu who know without RL imports they don't have a cat in bells chance at the RUWC. Sad to see union in such a poor state, not!
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| Quote JB Down Under="JB Down Under"Ps lol at all this hand wringing. If the NRL wanted it could pay way above anything the rfu could offer but they are not that stupid or desperate. They know they have a production line that will replace burgess easily, unlike the rfu who know without RL imports they don't have a cat in bells chance at the RUWC. Sad to see union in such a poor state, not!'"
Nonsense, if we can replace Burgess easily why haven't England got a pack full of players like him? Why is he the best forward at Souths and one of the best in the league?
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Because it doesn't (in the NRL at least) sailor, tuiqiri, hunt, folau, etc etc all top stars who left for another code. Effect? NRL bigger, better and richer than it has ever been.
Sam burgess has plenty of talent and off the field is good for RL and souths and will be a great shame to see him waste that in the kick and clap game but if you think it will register any more than a blip on south Sydney's business or the nrl's popularity you are kidding yourself.
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| Quote JB Down Under="JB Down Under"Because it doesn't (in the NRL at least) sailor, tuiqiri, hunt, folau, etc etc all top stars who left for another code. Effect? NRL bigger, better and richer than it has ever been.
Sam burgess has plenty of talent and off the field is good for RL and souths and will be a great shame to see him waste that in the kick and clap game but if you think it will register any more than a blip on south Sydney's business or the nrl's popularity you are kidding yourself.'"
That's not what you said though. We can't replace these players easily, when they come back well into the end of their careers they were still top players.
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| Quote Sheldon="Sheldon"That's not what you said though. We can't replace these players easily, when they come back well into the end of their careers they were still top players.
Which player got most column intches last season?'"
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| Quote Sheldon="Sheldon"That's not what you said though. We can't replace these players easily, when they come back well into the end of their careers they were still top players.
Which player got most column intches last season?'"
That's exactly what I said. Sam burgess leaving the NRL, if he does, will not have any effect on South Sydney or the NRL, both are far far bigger than any one player can ever effect.
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| Are you reading what you're typing?
So when you said that Burgess could be easily replaced you didn't mean in playing ability, You meant commercially?
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So is it a worry or not?
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Apparently Salford have said at an open day today that they have asked the RFL if they can go after Burgess.
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| Quote Albion="Albion"Apparently Salford have said at an open day today that they have asked the RFL if they can go after Burgess.'"
The good Dr is completely crackers. Sam Burgess wouldnt go to Salford for £1million! |
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| Quote Saint Simon="Saint Simon"The good Dr is completely crackers. Sam Burgess wouldnt go to Salford for £1million!'"
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