Rabbitohs rumours, signings, injuries etc

[Oldmate]

Maybe if George goes to Wigan we can bring back on a cheaper deal our own junior in Gabe Hamlin, been plying his trade there since graduating from NYC and could be a good depth piece

I would have agreed with you had he not been banned for performance enhancers a couple months ago. Loved the way that boy played and was sad to see him go.

 

[callmack1]

Brydens Lawyers Injury Update Round 20: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/07/27/brydens-lawyers-injury-update-round-20/

All good news there!! Sounds like AJ will still be a couple of weeks but gee, I'm itching to have Sam back!

 

[Inkers75]

George Burgess has signed a 3 year deal with Wigan reports BBC Sport and SkySports.

 

[assess5]

George Burgess has signed a 3 year deal with Wigan reports BBC Sport and SkySports.

I am really pleased that things have turned out so well for G Burgess, a good, three year contract will see out his playing days, in England and he won't have to play against his bros. which might have caused problems had he signed with another NRL club.

Well done George and good luck.

 

[callmack1]

George Burgess to depart at Season's end: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/07/29/george-burgess-signs-with-wigan/

I'm really not sure how to feel about this to be honest. I absolutely love George because of what he has done for us in the past. At the peak of his powers, he was the best prop in the game. He did so many amazing things for us over his time with the club and his try in the Grand Final is something that will always be in the hearts of every Souths fan. I believe that try is a big reason why we won that Premiership. So on the one hand, I'll be very sad to see him go.

However, the reality is that he has been awful this year. He showed some promise last year but its all fallen away since then sadly. he struggled in Seasons 2016 and 2017 too. He really hasn't provided much this year at all, his mind doesn't seem to be there anymore. His fall from grace is just really sad. So yea, there's another part of me that will be a bit relieved to see him go.

I dunno, it's a weird one. Very mixed emotions. Either way, I thank him for his huge contribution to our club and I wish him all the best. I'll never forget him.

 

[callmack1]

Hawkeye for offside rulings could land next year: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/07/29/hawkeye-for-offside-rulings-could-land-next-year/

 

[handyman2190]

Congrats to george and partner on their new baby gurl, new addittion to the burgi fam,new 3 year deal,all the best george

 

[Travitoh]

I'm happy to see George gone tbh. No animosity intended but he's been a well paid passenger performance wise since 2015. If his name was George Burgers he would've been sent to reserve grade a long time ago.

Thanks for the memories and goodbye.

 

[callmack1]

Captain's challenge concept re-emerges: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/08/01/captains-challenge-concept-re-emerges/

 

[callmack1]

Tracey appears to be gone next year according to Sporting News NRL Leaks,

Connor Tracey to return to Cronulla

Rabbitohs half Connor Tracey has told friends he's heading home to his junior club, Cronulla.

One of the most talented halves coming through the juniors only a few years ago, Tracey played in the same 2014 Australian Schoolboys side as Latrell Mitchell, Jayden Brailey, Hame Sele, Jacob Liddle and Luciano Leilua.

However, his burgeoning career has been rocked by three knee reconstructions.

On the comeback trail this season with the Rabbitohs, Tracey, 23, has been a standout in the Canterbury Cup.

Named 18th man for tomorrow night's clash, ironically against the Sharks, Tracey has been forced to bide his time behind Cody Walker and Adam Reynolds in recent times with just two NRL starts this year.

Boasting a sharp kicking-game, pass and speed, Tracey's round 12 performance against Newcastle saw him run for more metres than any other player.

The De La Salle local junior will leave Redfern for the Shire at the end of this season and is a direct replacement for the Roosters-bound Kyle Flanagan.

 

[callmack1]

Connor Tracey to depart at Season's end: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/08/04/connor-tracey-to-depart-at-seasons-end/

All the best Connor.

 

[Travitoh]

Connor Tracey to depart at Season's end: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/08/04/connor-tracey-to-depart-at-seasons-end/

All the best Connor.

The lad has had a lot of false starts so far in his footy life but has persevered through it all. I hope to see him go on to have a decent first grade career.

 

[callmack1]

Sam set for another stint on the sidelines. Not happy.

Sam Burgess Judiciary Update: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/08/04/sam-burgess-judiciary-update/

Brydens Lawyers Injury Update Round 21: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/08/04/brydens-lawyers-injury-update-round-21/

AJ seems to really be struggling with that injury. His return seems to get pushed out every week at the moment but no point rushing him obviously.

 

[BradS]

I hope it’s only a glitch but it seems the other top 8 teams are more hungry for the premiership than us

Don’t know where to place the finger but the boys just can’t get out of second gear

 

[handyman2190]

I hope it’s only a glitch but it seems the other top 8 teams are more hungry for the premiership than us

Don’t know where to place the finger but the boys just can’t get out of second gear

I dont know why we have an origin forward on the bench for most of the game and sua playing cup

 

[handyman2190]

I dont know why after signing tracy and paying him, who for 2 years couldnt play because of knee problems, but showed enough to convince me he has talent and speed, we let him go back to cronulla, Our cup team is coming first , he has been playing good, we nurture,pay, then give back,saving cronulla 2 years of paying for nothing.
I dont agree

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

I dont know why after signing tracy and paying him, who for 2 years couldnt play because of knee problems, but showed enough to convince me he has talent and speed, we let him go back to cronulla, Our cup team is coming first , he has been playing good, we nurture,pay, then give back,saving cronulla 2 years of paying for nothing.
I dont agree

Not good enough for first grade unfortunately. Would rather get rid of him and upgrade an up and comer like Taafe. Johns has shown enough imo that he could slot into that 5/8 spot in reserve grade permanently.

 

[Travitoh]

I dont know why we have an origin forward on the bench for most of the game and sua playing cup

Well I'd imagine they'll both be promoted this week after our courageous captain's actions in his return at the weekend...

 

[callmack1]

Judiciary Update Round 21 - Sam Burgess: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/08/04/sam-burgess-judiciary-update/

Good call by Sam and the club to fight the charge and man, oh man I hope he is successful. What's the bet he won't be though. He's a Souths player, one of our best, and I bet the NRL will make any excuse at all to suspend him. They always do.

It really angers me because once again, the inconsistency has shown. Manu Ma'u was only charged with a grade 1 careless high tackle and I reckon his was worse then Sam's. Yet, Sam gets a grade 2?!! It's absolute bullshit and I'd be using Ma'u's incident as an example in his fight to get it downgraded.

 

[callmack1]

Annesley warns players over dissent towards refs - 'Back off': https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/08/05/annesley-warns-players-over-dissent-towards-refs-back-off/

Legendary administrators short-listed for Hall of Fame: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/08/05/hall-of-fame-administrators-short-list/