JM2010 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Just been watching the NRL and listening to Sam Burgess at half time. He seems to have picked up a bit of an Aussie accent. Doesn't seem right coming out of a Yorkshireman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I recommend you not watch the following video if you do not wish to hear Burgess with his half aussie accent: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 9 hours ago, JM2010 said: Just been watching the NRL and listening to Sam Burgess at half time. He seems to have picked up a bit of an Aussie accent. Doesn't seem right coming out of a Yorkshireman Does sound strange. There’s an interview where he explains why he calls football soccer and rugby football so not to confuse anyone. Suppose them same could be said for his accent, maybe they can understand him better now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2010 Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 I'm just trying to figure out if he's actually picked up the accent or he just uses it for TV so he can be understood a bit easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allora Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I wish he would go home to England. I can not stand the man. Talent is secondary to whether players are confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Allora said: I wish he would go home to England. I can not stand the man. Stop being so diplomatic, tell us what you really think. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 It happens . Joey Barton and Steve McClaren both picked up local accents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, DavidM said: It happens . Joey Barton and Steve McClaren both picked up local accents Jan Molby is the best example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly perm Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Burgess’ accent is shocking...he goes between Yorkshire and Aussie in every sentence! Barton and McLaren get slaughtered but I think they were told to put those accents on so it’s easier for the locals to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 5 hours ago, JM2010 said: I'm just trying to figure out if he's actually picked up the accent or he just uses it for TV so he can be understood a bit easier It does happen. I am told by family members in the north that I no longer have a Yorkshire accent. Burgess has been in Australia for 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveButt Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Allora said: I wish he would go home to England. I can not stand the man. Why do not like him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 19 hours ago, Allora said: I wish he would go home to England. I can not stand the man. Only if you take Kylie and Rolf back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 17 hours ago, DaveButt said: Why do not like him? Because he schooled his Aussie gods, totally dominated their forwards from his first game to his last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allora Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 44 minutes ago, dkw said: Because he schooled his Aussie gods, totally dominated their forwards from his first game to his last. You really do have a chip on both shoulders don’t you Talent is secondary to whether players are confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, Allora said: You really do have a chip on both shoulders don’t you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred Mann Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 HSam Burgess is on Fox League TV in Australia because they need at least one Englishman commentating, given all the other Englishmen who are now playing in the NRL. He is probably going to be joined in 2021 on Fox League by James Graham, who loves living in Australia and who is greatly admired, even loved, by the powers that be at Fox Sports.(As we saw again last night, James Graham is a favourite of Fox League personality and Daily Telegraph journalist Paul Kent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 23 hours ago, Allora said: I wish he would go home to England. I can not stand the man. Why is that? I've only seen him in a few interviews (including the one above and also Matty Johns podcast), but he always comes across as a likeable and down to earth guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 27/06/2020 at 13:54, Allora said: I wish he would go home to England. I can not stand the man. He is an Australia citizen now - that is his home. Or is it only home to people who move there and qualify for Origin and Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 3 hours ago, 17 stone giant said: Why is that? I've only seen him in a few interviews (including the one above and also Matty Johns podcast), but he always comes across as a likeable and down to earth guy. Like most English RL fans I like him. He definitely needs to find his style / voice as a commentator / analyst but I think he will get there I think James Graham will be a natural on channel 9 or Fox league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 27/06/2020 at 13:54, Allora said: I wish he would go home to England. I can not stand the man. Don't worry; I heard they are going to replace him with your favourite player, Ryan Hall. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred Mann Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: I think James Graham will be a natural on channel 9 or Fox league “will be?” James Graham, who is 20 IQ points smarter than “Slamming Sam,” and displays an empathic and sometimes witty personality, already is a “natural” on Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 If Greg Inglis can have a year off and comeback refreshed why can`t Sam Burgess . What a promo for Super League next year having Sonny Bill ,Greg Ingis ,Israel Folau and Burgess . Great promotion for WC and wouldn`t hurt in T.V. rights negotiations either. Burgess along with Tauomolo was the best forward in the NRL, would be a hit with a swansong in the WC and is just the player you need to beat Australia. You Pommies should get a petition going and get him home, get one of those Northern M.P`s or a delegation to approach him whatever it takes!!!!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, The Rocket said: If Greg Inglis can have a year off and comeback refreshed why can`t Sam Burgess . What a promo for Super League next year having Sonny Bill ,Greg Ingis ,Israel Folau and Burgess . Great promotion for WC and wouldn`t hurt in T.V. rights negotiations either. Burgess along with Tauomolo was the best forward in the NRL, would be a hit with a swansong in the WC and is just the player you need to beat Australia. You Pommies should get a petition going and get him home, get one of those Northern M.P`s or a delegation to approach him whatever it takes!!!!!. Never gonna happen . His shoulder is literally shot to pieces , barely a quarter of the bone left in the joint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, DavidM said: Never gonna happen . His shoulder is literally shot to pieces , barely a quarter of the bone left in the joint I find it hard to believe with access to the best surgeons anywhere in the world that you couldn`t patch him up. Someone should ask him anyway , you never know like Inglis he may be missing it. I reckon it would be worth it , what a poster those four. He would have to be tempted WC on home soil leading England to glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Rocket said: I find it hard to believe with access to the best surgeons anywhere in the world that you couldn`t patch him up. Someone should ask him anyway , you never know like Inglis he may be missing it. I reckon it would be worth it , what a poster those four. He would have to be tempted WC on home soil leading England to glory. Unfortunately he’s had all the best surgeons but it’s just chronic and repetitive wear and tear https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/the-interesting-insight-into-sam-burgess-shoulder-injuries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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