Sam Burgess

There is no updates at the moment. He's got a year to go on his contract and has a get out clause if he wants to use it. At the moment he holds all the aces which is great for him. You have to remember, moving from England to Australia, logistically, can't happen over night. He's doing the smart thing and talking to every Tom, Dick and Harry willing to throw him a bone. I doubt you'll hear anything before the start of 2010\. At least we're in the mix and trying to get him here. I remember on the old forums when people were moaning that we're never linked to anyone good. We're linked to a world class who seems to be taking his time in deciding what he wants to do. Be happy with that.
 
Burgess hopefully will want to come and play with a couple of his fellow Englishmen (Ellis and Flanagan (is this confirmed)) at the Tigers. If we can pull off this big signing coup, we will have a massive season next year.
 
Rabbitohs sign English prop

* By James Hooper
* From: The Sunday Telegraph
* September 27, 2009 12:01AM
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Sam Burgess,

Signed on … Sam Burgess is to play for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

SOUTH Sydney are poised to announce the signing of English international Sam Burgess as they continue to assemble one of the NRL's most formidable forward packs.

In a major coup for co-owner Russell Crowe, The Sunday Telegraph understands he has convinced the 114kg prop to play in the NRL for the next three seasons. Burgess, 19, is the front-rower who famously decked Parramatta's Kiwi Test prop Fuifui Moimoi during the 2007 Tri-Nations.

South Sydney chief executive Shane Richardson refused to confirm Burgess had agreed to terms for next season. The Sunday Telegraph understands the Rabbitohs will have to pay his current club, Bradford, a transfer fee.

"We've been in discussions with Sam for some time now, but I've got no further comment to make on the situation at this stage,'' Richardson said.

Souths co-owner Peter Holmes a Court was also tight-lipped about the expected announcement next week. "That one is definitely in the category of Richo handling,'' Holmes a Court said. "There have been various discussions going on, but nothing's a deal until Richo announces it. He's clearly an impressive footballer.''

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South Sydney legend Mario Fenech said the combination of Burgess with Kiwi Test prop Roy Asotasi, star recruit David Taylor, Michael Crocker and Eddy Pettybourne would give the Rabbitohs one of the most intimidating packs in the NRL.

"I'm told he's an outstanding young prospect and there's no question as a club we've benefited by the addition of Russell Crowe,'' Fenech said.

"There's a clear advantage with having someone of Russell's calibre associated with the club. He's a person not many people say no to. We're on the rise as a club.''
 
Seriously how do they afford him? Asotasi, Taylor, Burgess - that must be over $1 million in props.

I really wouldn't be surprised if the Rusty gets busted doing something under the table some time soon.
 
One of the worst kept secrets in the world of rugby league, he will grow into a better player in the NRL, the only problem with him at the moment is that he bases his game on his 'big hits', if he can develop the other skills he could be one of the world bests.Shame he wont be playing for Wests though ( nothing has been confimed yet though)
 
look at the souths backline. who would be on any type of big money? (maybe Merrett, Wesser thats it)

that''s why they can spend on the forwards.
 
@Chris said:
Rabbitohs sign English prop

* By James Hooper
* From: The Sunday Telegraph
* September 27, 2009 12:01AM
\
\
Sam Burgess,

Signed on … Sam Burgess is to play for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

SOUTH Sydney are poised to announce the signing of English international Sam Burgess as they continue to assemble one of the NRL's most formidable forward packs.

In a major coup for co-owner Russell Crowe, The Sunday Telegraph understands he has convinced the 114kg prop to play in the NRL for the next three seasons. Burgess, 19, is the front-rower who famously decked Parramatta's Kiwi Test prop Fuifui Moimoi during the 2007 Tri-Nations.

South Sydney chief executive Shane Richardson refused to confirm Burgess had agreed to terms for next season. The Sunday Telegraph understands the Rabbitohs will have to pay his current club, Bradford, a transfer fee.

"We've been in discussions with Sam for some time now, but I've got no further comment to make on the situation at this stage,'' Richardson said.

Souths co-owner Peter Holmes a Court was also tight-lipped about the expected announcement next week. "That one is definitely in the category of Richo handling,'' Holmes a Court said. "There have been various discussions going on, but nothing's a deal until Richo announces it. He's clearly an impressive footballer.''

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South Sydney legend Mario Fenech said the combination of Burgess with Kiwi Test prop Roy Asotasi, star recruit David Taylor, Michael Crocker and Eddy Pettybourne would give the Rabbitohs one of the most intimidating packs in the NRL.

"I'm told he's an outstanding young prospect and there's no question as a club we've benefited by the addition of Russell Crowe,'' Fenech said.

"There's a clear advantage with having someone of Russell's calibre associated with the club. He's a person not many people say no to. We're on the rise as a club.''
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What a surprise…...Wing's paper bag gets passed on to Burgess......the tradition continues well done Rusty......

Just like your Rorting brothers over at Bondi and your silvertail loving scum on the peninsular.....you can't buy a premiership many more have tried and failed....One is suceeding...Good Luck Storm next week.....

Premiership teams are made not bought.....
 
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