Where were you hiding yesterday? Unless I turned around and completely blanked you with realising.. again!

No i was their yesterday spotted you once i was stood a bit further forward than normal.

Photos on Chris Feather's facebook with Burgess in a South Hoody with Russel Crowe

seen him in this a few week ago at a reserve game i think it was he was in disguise even though it was so obvious it was him with his tallness

My sister has a picture of her stood next to Prince Charles - doesn't mean she's going to marry him.

My mail is Souths will announce the signing of Sam Burgess very soon.

How should Souths use him?

As prop or second row?

What are his weaknesses? Was told he isn't the best defender.

They are right. His best games have been at stand off where his defence is not exposed.

Having read the above and doing a bit of looking I came across this piece on t'internet. Sorry if its already been posted but I missed it if so, so maybe others have missed it?;

[url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/lhqnews/souths-have-nothing-to-crowe-about-yet-over-burgess-says-manager/2009/09/12/1252519678851.htmlSouths have nothing to Crowe about ...yet[/url

What caught my eye was this quote from our friend Mr Caisley;

[i''He'll definitely be coming over in 2011,'' Caisley said. ''If a club wants him before they'll have to come to an arrangement with Bradford. They have not indicated they have no wish to let him go - other than for significant compensation - at this stage.''[/i

I know its common knowlege as a rumour but thats the first time I've seen it that definate in the press from this end. Seems like the only thing left under discussion is if souths or another club are willing to stump up some cash to get him for 2010 before he goes anyway in 2011. No wonder we're not making any incoming announcements yet...

In answer to Sonic S, his best form this season has been as an impact prop off the bench, but given the right coaching and environment he'll be a world class player at either prop or second row IMO. At the moment I'd lean towards developing him as a prop. His defence is not his top attribute but Id say its far from being weak, he puts in some fearful big hits.

The deal was only complete yesterday.

What IS the deal exactly - money, players, players/money, a large sack of macaroons, a brief walk on part in Gladiator Two for Steve Mac and Peter Hood?

Let's hear it, if it's a done deal should be no problem disclosing what that deal is.

All I know is that we has signed him for 2011 to 2013 which was done quite a while a go.

2010 was the hitch. I believe we offered transfer fee but not sure how much but apparently it has been accepted by your club.

for a player swap to be on the table a few things need to be taken into account:

1. who's picking the player to be swapped?
2. does that player want to leave their current club and do they want a move to SL?
3. assuming the answer to 2 is yes on both counts can that player then get a work permit to play in SL?


tbh IF Burgess is going early I'd prefer it to be for a cash settlement including a buyback clause

Would they announce a signing for the 2011 season so soon?
I can't ever remember anything like that happening before, unless you meant to put 2010...

well if this is true i did hear something about 3 weeks ago now about bradford accepting an offer but im not sure what for. Just waiting for an official announcement from bradford and what is going on

well if the club HAS accepted an offer then they'd best announce it. better to be pro-active with this sort of thing less it cause more bad blood between board and fans

Aren't we all, I expect it might be a long wait though.

when 1 week before super league starts again in feb wouldnt be surprised by this this rumour has gone on long enough just need it settling and then sam might be alittle more settled and perform in this 4 nations series

Suspect only an idiot or someone with no alternative would announce the loss of a star player without having some new signings to announce before or at the same time?

Guess time will tell...

Oh dear, I hope those words don't come back to haunt us....

Precisely my thought as I typed them...

If Burgess does go then our transfer priorities will change too. I wouldn't be surprised if a transfer fee had been agreed some weeks ago and a deal was dependant on the Bulls securing a suitable replacement. If Moi Moi is available then he is probably the sort of player we should aim for. A fiercely strong prop who makes a big impact and would no doubt become a cult figure with the fans. Although as I type this he is getting smashed by the Bulldogs, he keeps coming back for more though!

I can't help but wonder if the total lack of any new signings is down to the lengthy negotiations on Burgess.

Hope this doesn't cause us to miss the boat with players who are waiting for decisions on them from the Bulls.

If the Burgess deal isn't a factor the other reasons for the silence from the club are more worrying.

If Tadulala is still to make his decision I really do hope he decides to stay on for another 12 months. Otherwise we have problems at Wing, Centre, Halfback and Prop (if Burgess goes).

We may decide to go with Crookes/Platt/Sykes to fill the Right centre spot but who would replace Semi? I read an article today suggesting Brough needs to move to a bigger club if he has any International ambitions. Could he be the answer to our lack of creativity at Scrum half? At the moment it is difficult to see how we're going to improve significantly given the amount of high profile departures. I just hope the club have a few quality signings lined up.