There must be something to come as we must have masses of cap space to play use with all the high earners already going, nevermind any others who may go.

Well not only did Moi Moi keep getting up he was still going strong at the end and played a key role in their last try. He's also something of a 'character' and could be a real marketing asset, and there's no doubt he provides impact! Let's hope if Sam is going, and I hope he's not, then we have someone lined up who might at least provide a little excitement. I think L'Estrange and Hall are decent signings, solid and proven, but it'd be nice to see someone who was a real draw, particularly if we're aiming to get the walk up crowd back.

Indeed, I think someone like Moi Moi would end up being a fans favourite like Lesley/Vagana were. If we are going to lose our biggest name, then let's replace him with someone who can create some publicity for the club. If we then use the cash to further recruitment for example a federation trained Halfback then we've probably made the best of a bad situation for the club.

Losing Burgess would be a hammer blow, but with the right recruitment the club can limit the damage.

Isn't that what was said when Harris, Vagana and Co all left the club?

Hmmm.

wait for the wakey trolls to read that and start arguing whos the bigger club

We should replace Sam (only if he wants to go) with Moi Moi and then use the cash from the Burgess sale to buy Danny Brough.

Would John Kear be mad enough to take Deac's off our hands in any sort of cash plus Deac's for Brough?

He always gives the impression he thinks he's a good player.......

won't happen but another one to put out there!

ACE!!!

[urlhttp://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/rabbitohs-sign-english-prop/story-e6frexqr-1225779913951[/url

Rabbitohs sign English prop



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.''

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.''

Since it's now looking like Burgess is gonna be going (although the fact the article can't get his age correct throws a little doubt on there), the club REALLY need to announce some pretty positive news pretty damn sharpish after Burgess is confirmed as leaving.

Some of us will buy season tickets anyway (mine's already ordered and would be pretty much no matter what), but I suspect a large percentage of the "floaters", i.e. the fairweather fans, will definitely not be renewing season tickets or even showing up next year unless a few games have gone and we start winning.

Losing some of the name we have lost and signing two players that most fans don't really know isn't encouraging at all for the more casual fans. Losing the club's most marketable player is a massive blow to it. To be quite honest, I don't think the signing of Brett Kearney or Chris Walker would do a great deal to rectify it either.

Regardless of the club's reasoning (and let's be fair, it could be VERY good reason to let Sam go, namely getting a fee instead of him going for nothing next year), the casual fans won't see that. They'll just see what is considered our best player, the 19 year old wunderkind, leaving.


I'll be there regardless next year. But I'm starting to get quite worried for the club's future success.

Dilligaf, do you ride scooters for aire valley club, did you go to Ada today?

If it's a serious question, you have me confused for someone else, sorry.

If it's some kind of joke, it's gone absolutely flying over my head and I'm confused

No it was a serious question, I saw somebody in Asda with a aire valley scooter club jacket on, it had Dilligaf sowed to it on the chest. I know what it stands for but I just though it may have been your good self.

Although I will wait for the squad to be finalized, you cant help but think that we are not in a position to spend the full cap anymore.

Not a selling club...right.

I imagine that all of our signings will be announced the same day that Sam leaves.

Like i said i'd be happy if we replaced him with Moi Moi then put in a bid for Danny Brough with the money from the sale. We then get an impact prop and a quality halfback.

My expectation is that much like last year I will be very dissapointed with the recruiting in the light of what we are losing. I fully expect the Club to roll out the usual "The exciting new recruits have strengthened the squad".
How poor have we become that we can't even hold onto the few good prosects we bring through?
If Burdess goes I can't think of anybody we could bring in to soften the blow. And at this late point most of the best players will have already signed up for other clubs. Looks like we'll be scraping the bottom of the barrel again.....Roll on 2011 and a new Coach!.......

Not long ago Hood promised quality signings, if we dont bring in quality then the crowds will be down to 7000.

I pray the Bulls have made some quality signings in the right area's this time around if they've agreed to sell Sam. Otherwise like Dilligaf, I fear for where our club is heading..

The popular side could be a very empty terrace next year if the Bulls cannot convince the fans that things will be much better next year. Losing our star player isn't going to make that job an easy one.

As Burgess is off, I guess this is why they have not announced any signings yet. Burgess leaving late in the day means that we may be able/have to change who we are looking at. We may now have to sign another forward, and maybe paying transfer fees for other players. I imagine there will be announcments following Burgess' departure.

Well, here's an article from the aussie press. But, again, it's no more than speculation...

[urlhttp://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/rabbitohs-sign-english-prop/story-e6frexqr-1225779913951[/url

Come on MR Hood lets get things sorted instead of doing non stories like [url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/4650646.Hood__We_have_room_for_two_more_overseas_signings/#showthis[/url your starting to s off the few remaining fans you have.

Quote ="redeverready"Come on MR Hood lets get things sorted instead of doing non stories like [url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/4650646.Hood__We_have_room_for_two_more_overseas_signings/#showthis[/url your starting to s off the few remaining fans you have.'" And telling us blatent nonsense like this lark. [iPeter Hood, insisted: "Bradford is not and will not become a selling club.[/i www.independent.co.uk/sport/gene ... 05106.html 2006 - Fielden - Sold 2007 - Vainikolo - Sold 2008 - Hape - Sold 2009 - Burgess - Sold So it's clear for all to see, we have become a selling club by selling our best players.

Quote ="redeverready"Come on MR Hood lets get things sorted instead of doing non stories like [url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/4650646.Hood__We_have_room_for_two_more_overseas_signings/#showthis[/url your starting to s off the few remaining fans you have.'" And telling us blatent nonsense like this lark. [iPeter Hood, insisted: "Bradford is not and will not become a selling club.[/i www.independent.co.uk/sport/gene ... 05106.html 2006 - Fielden - Sold 2007 - Vainikolo - Sold 2008 - Hape - Sold 2009 - Burgess - Sold So it's clear for all to see, we have become a selling club by selling our best players.

That article really is b0ll0cks.