JM2010 759 Posted June 26, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Click 809 Posted June 26, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Mr Plow 1,241 Posted June 27, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
JM2010 759 Posted June 27, 2020 Author Report 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 post Share on other sites
Allora 1,598 Posted June 27, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Dunbar 11,540 Posted June 27, 2020 Report 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. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 11,674 Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 It happens . Joey Barton and Steve McClaren both picked up local accents 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 2,130 Posted June 27, 2020 Report 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 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Curly perm 91 Posted June 27, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Scubby 13,175 Posted June 27, 2020 Report 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. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DaveButt 35 Posted June 27, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Mr Frisky 1,330 Posted June 28, 2020 Report 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.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dkw 5,586 Posted June 28, 2020 Report 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. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Allora 1,598 Posted June 28, 2020 Report 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 1 Talent is secondary to whether players are confident. Link to post Share on other sites
dkw 5,586 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, Allora said: You really do have a chip on both shoulders don’t you 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,409 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) 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). Edited June 29, 2020 by Manfred Mann 1 Link to post Share on other sites
17 stone giant 1,377 Posted June 28, 2020 Report 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. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Scubby 13,175 Posted June 28, 2020 Report 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? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 2,130 Posted June 28, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Futtocks 17,040 Posted June 28, 2020 Report 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. "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,409 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) 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. Edited June 28, 2020 by Manfred Mann Link to post Share on other sites
The Rocket 2,145 Posted June 29, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
DavidM 11,674 Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) 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 Edited June 29, 2020 by DavidM Link to post Share on other sites
The Rocket 2,145 Posted June 29, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
DavidM 11,674 Posted June 29, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
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