George Burgess

[getsmarty]

George Burgess' wife shares selfies after his sexual touching charge

George Burgess' former model wife has defiantly shared a selfie of the two in response to allegations he sexually touched a woman in a Sydney bar without her consent.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Gareth67]

Dragons coach confirms George Burgess will not play this week after being charged by police

Dragons prop George Burgess will not play in Thursday's game against Cronulla despite being named in an extended squad on Tuesday, coach Anthony Griffin says.

www.abc.net.au

Time for big Josh Kerr to step-up and seize this opportunity.

The Dragons bought Burgess for his experience and also his bulk , Kerr is of similar size so now is the time for him to show his true worth to the Big Red V .

 

[kit66]

The NRL shouldn’t have to stand him down.

We should take the hard line as a club and do it ourselves.

Is the trial over ? Was he found guilty of something ? What was his crime exactly ? What would the punishment for "enter crime here" be ?

The overreaction and self righteousness over this is as bizarre as it is ridiculous.

 

[SBD82]

Is the trial over ? Was he found guilty of something ? What was his crime exactly ? What would the punishment for "enter crime here" be ?

The overreaction and self righteousness over this is as bizarre as it is ridiculous.

I wish doctors prescribed Valium when they prescribe red pills.

 

[Gardenia]

More details required. Why just leak a tiny part of the story. Everyone is sick to their teeth of this.

 

[getsmarty]

George Burgess Statement

The National Rugby League (NRL) notes that St George Illawarra Dragons player George Burgess has not been selected for tomorrow night’s NRL Premiership Game.

www.nrl.com

 

[Willow]

George Burgess Statement

The National Rugby League (NRL) notes that St George Illawarra Dragons player George Burgess has not been selected for tomorrow night’s NRL Premiership Game.

www.nrl.com

Oh, looking at that, the NRL have decided.

I have real issues with trial by media.

 

[BLM01]

Innocent until proven guilty notion remains...

But this is the third sexual assault misdemeanor out of our club in front of the courts within the last three years.

Putting to one side - BBQ Gate & the constant disciplinary issues on the field directly contributing to loss of games through sin binnings and players becoming unavailable due to suspension.

Who is running this place? Someone has got to be held accountable for this !!

By the sounds of it, you cant blame our club fior the player being charged. That is taking it too far
I dont blame the club for what JDB was charged for.
How about self accountability. It is easy in rugby league to blame the employer and or look for another scapegoat

 

[BLM01]

Oh, looking at that, the NRL have decided.

I have real issues with trial by media.

Me too, but it was our clubs decision (so Hook said) because they are not privy nor the NRL to all info yet and time was running out before a decision was made, which will ultimately be done by the NRL.
My guess is the NRL got into the clubs ear (trial by media) as they are said to make a decision in the next 2 days, that is handy as obviously post our Round 3 game.

 

[Willow]

Oh, looking at that, the NRL have decided.

I have real issues with trial by media.

Just taking this up the next level... trust me I have no real interest in doing so.
Can we discuss this as adults?
Let's look at the photo in the article, for starters... what's your first impression?

 

[BLM01]

What was the punishment for Blake Fergurson when he touched up some girl at the Bar while in the company of Josh Dugan???

One was charged with the word "i.....assault". GB's charge has the very new selected wording "s.......touching". There must be a difference

 

[This Year?]

Just taking this up the next level... trust me I have no real interest in doing so.
Can we discuss this as adults?
Let's look at the photo in the article, for starters... what's your first impression?

My first impression looking at the dark shadowed face looking down looks like a criminal in a Saints jersey. I thought the NRL would always put the clubs and the players that it governs in a positive light.
Over the years this club has mostly been seen as beyond reproach, but in recent years it's name has been getting dragged through the mud.

This makes me ponder certain things like:
Does the club do due diligence when recruiting players?
Does the NRL and the clubs now have to do psych evaluations on every player to limit the chance of them being implicated of bringing the game into disrepute?
Is this now a larger part of society with these kinds of incidents becoming more frequently reported.
Is this being reported more because of social media?
Are we just unlucky?
Are we cursed?
Would the picture be the same if it was a player from another club?

It's really disappointing as a Saints fan that we will get tarred with the same brush. Read the jibes being bandied about already.

 

[Willow]

My first impression looking at the dark shadowed face looking down looks like a criminal in a Saints jersey. I thought the NRL would always put the clubs and the players that it governs in a positive light.
Over the years this club has mostly been seen as beyond reproach, but in recent years it's name has been getting dragged through the mud.

This makes me ponder certain things like:
Does the club do due diligence when recruiting players?
Does the NRL and the clubs now have to do psych evaluations on every player to limit the chance of them being implicated of bringing the game into disrepute?
Is this now a larger part of society with these kinds of incidents becoming more frequently reported.
Is this being reported more because of social media?
Are we just unlucky?
Are we cursed?
Would the picture be the same if it was a player from another club?

It's really disappointing as a Saints fan that we will get tarred with the same brush. Read the jibes being bandied about already.

Well I just thought the NRL needs to grow up. Whoever put that article together is clearly a f**kwit with no respect for due process, and no sense of responsibility.

Heck knows, we have our work cut out here moderating good people against potential defamation. The NRL aren't helping with crap articles like that.

 

[Mojo]

Well I just thought the NRL needs to grow up. Whoever put that article together is clearly a f**kwit with no respect for due process, and no sense of responsibility.

Heck knows, we have our work cut out here moderating good people against potential defamation. The NRL aren't helping with crap articles like that.

Agree. Nobody, including and especially the NRL, should be inferring or implying anything, particularly shaming 3rd parties (such as the Club).

 

[SnowDragon]

Agree. Nobody, including and especially the NRL, should be inferring or implying anything, particularly shaming 3rd parties (such as the Club).

if only the club could stand up to these antics, but that’s a dangerous approach

 

[Dracarys]

My first impression looking at the dark shadowed face looking down looks like a criminal in a Saints jersey. I thought the NRL would always put the clubs and the players that it governs in a positive light.
Over the years this club has mostly been seen as beyond reproach, but in recent years it's name has been getting dragged through the mud.

This makes me ponder certain things like:
Does the club do due diligence when recruiting players?
Does the NRL and the clubs now have to do psych evaluations on every player to limit the chance of them being implicated of bringing the game into disrepute?
Is this now a larger part of society with these kinds of incidents becoming more frequently reported.
Is this being reported more because of social media?
Are we just unlucky?
Are we cursed?
Would the picture be the same if it was a player from another club?

It's really disappointing as a Saints fan that we will get tarred with the same brush. Read the jibes being bandied about already.

Dogs bark...the caravan moves on.

 

[kit66]

Just taking this up the next level... trust me I have no real interest in doing so.
Can we discuss this as adults?
Let's look at the photo in the article, for starters... what's your first impression?

Are you suggesting the media think us plebs so gullible and easily manipulated that they could set the agenda with a simple and perfectly innocent photograph. Never.

 

[merahputih]

One was charged with the word "i.....assault". GB's charge has the very new selected wording "s.......touching". There must be a difference

"Sexual Touching Without Consent" replaced "Indecent Assault" as a charge a few years ago in NSW.

 

[Gareth67]

"Sexual Touching Without Consent" replaced "Indecent Assault" as a charge a few years ago in NSW.

That certainly places a different complexion on matters . I am not suggesting any guilt on his part , but the term ‘ indecent assault ‘ sounds - at least to me - so much worse.

 

[getsmarty]

Decision on Burgess’ Dragons future expected “by the end of the weekend”

“We’ll have a decision if George Burgess will be right to play.”

www.sen.com.au