Burns signs with Cowboys

[parramatta_eels_123]

Manly five-eighth Travis Burns will head to North Queensland after signing a three year deal with the Cowboys.

Burns - a 22 year old Queenslander born in Texas - has played 46 games in the NRL and been in outstanding form this season.

His signing comes just hours after veteran North Queensland playmaker Jason Smith advised club officials that 2007 would be his last season in the top grade.

Cowboys CEO Peter Parr believes Travis is a great acquisition for 2008.

"We are delighted that Travis has decided to play for the Cowboys. He is a very good footballer and a tough, tenacious competitor," Parr said.

"Given his age, the position he plays and that he is from Queensland, I am sure he will be a wonderful asset for us."

Burns is also eager to take up his new appointment.

"I am excited about the prospects of the Cowboys in the future and am looking forward to playing outside Johnathan Thurston and Matt Bowen, I simply can't wait," Burns said.

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[McCrud]

Congrats Cowboys!

 

[Cletus]

Was always going to happen if he couldn't get a starting spot with us. He'll go really well at the Cowboys so good luck to him.
Hopefully we'll see more of Ballin this year.

 

[yobbo84]

1. Bowen, 6. Burns, 7. Thurston, 9. Payne

F**k that's good.

 

[Sharkie™]

Good news for the Cowboys im sure the Eagles will be dissappointed they couldnt retain him.

 

[parramatta_eels_123]

yeah a very good signing imo

 

[MSIH]

1. Bowen, 6. Burns, 7. Thurston, 9. Payne



F**k that's good.

1. Stewart
6. Lyon
7. Orford
9. Ballin

Is better, and why Burns left.

 

[Big Mick]

not bad...

wonder how Jackson Nicolau feels about this...

 

[yobbo84]

1. Stewart
6. Lyon
7. Orford
9. Ballin

Is better, and why Burns left.

:lol: Not one of those players is better than the 1,6,7,9 for the Cowboys. Especially Lyon. Balin has potential.. but that's all it is at this stage.

 

[Sharkie™]

1. Bowen, 6. Burns, 7. Thurston, 9. Payne

F**k that's good.

Not the mention the forward pack they got aswell.

f**k they look good. :crazy:

 

[Raider_69]

not bad...

wonder how Jackson Nicolau feels about this...

good call, ive herd good things about Nicolau

 

[Simo]

old Queenslander born in Texas

Is there a Texas in QLD or was he born in the US?

 

[lockyno1]

not bad...

wonder how Jackson Nicolau feels about this...

Nicolau is a good 2 yrs away from potentially how good he'll be.

 

[ocko]

no, there is a texas in qld, located just barely over the border from nsw. population: 900

 

[MSIH]

Is there a Texas in QLD or was he born in the US?

US.

Grew up in Dallas I think.

 

[Mr Saab]

There is a Texas in QLD.

LOL @ the manly 1679 better than the Cowboys.
Lyon a 5/8...ya...he is a center and center only.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

definately in QLD, close the border of NSW.

 

[lockyno1]

I hope Manly have a reserve 5/8..becuase it is plain obvious that Lyon aint a 5/8!

 

[The Colonel]

Manly letting go their best 6 and 7/9.... :lol:

Lyon is not a 5/8 period.

 

[ocko]

yes, def. texas, qld.

played for a team called the texas terriers in the juniors