Sonny Bill & Buderus

Pippen79

Pippen79

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Just heard a rumour that they are trying get Buderus back and even chasing Sonny Bill! Anyone know if this is true?
 
I know I heard it on newFM about Buderus and they asked Burro and he basically said nah but the guy kept on repeating they were gonna sign Danny again like he was trying to start a rumour... Looks like it worked ;)
 
Buderus doesn't have the knees to go in the NRL again!!! Best hooker in his prime though.
 
SBW Cant play in the NRL for a few years anyway, unless the Dogs 'release' him, because he is still meant to be playing for them.

Buderus, dont see it happening.
 
mozza said:
Nothing against you personally but that kind of talk should result in an instant ban
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I second that Mozza! To say De Gois is better than Buderus should be forbidden... De Gois -> I love the bloke, but has a lot to do to be better than Danny! Captain Knights, Captain State, Represent Aust...
 
mozza said:
Nothing against you personally but that kind of talk should result in an instant ban
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In his prime, their is no doubt Bedsy was a legend and arguably the best hooker of all time. But lately, Buderus's best days are behind him. In his last year or so at the knights, you could tell he wasn't quite up to it.

But today imo De Gois is the better player.

Sorry about the "miles better" i over exagerrated there
 
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Ok, when a Buderus topic comes up I have to say my piece considering he is my favourite Knight of all time...

He is the best and will always be the best! That's all. :razz:
 
Buderus isnt even starting hooker at his club, and he isnt exactly an 'impact' kinda guy, esp now in his career.

In his prime he was one of the best hookers to ever play the game. no doubting that, but at this time in his career, and DeGois into his prime, you would have to be silly to say that as a player Buderus is better. We snagged undoubtably the 4th or 5th best hooker in the NRL in DeGois.

But career wise, itll most likely always be; Buderus >>>>>>>>>>>> DeGois. Buderus was playing for NSW and Australia at 23/24, winning Dally M hooker of the year at that age too. Won the Dally M at 26 too, and probably coulda won it earlier if he wasnt playing behind Johns. Isaac is 25 now, and still has at least 2 players in front of him for NSW selection. In saying that though, I dont think i'd trade Isaac for any other hookers in the NRL, the guy was a great buy.
 
Nice try Burro....get us talking about something else! What about Mark Gasnier or Wendell Sailer, we could sign them.....but aren't we broke?

Deal with the issue! Clean the place up!
 
Yeah, Sonny Bill is now in Boxing and i wouldn't say he would be coming back to play in the NRL & Danny Buderus won't be coming back because he's over in england playing with the Leed Rhions and i'm pretty sure he'll be retiring with that club, i would like to see him come back to Newcastle maybe for some Coaching of the club or just be associated with the Knights in anyway possible, De Gois i'm pretty sure will be as good as Bedsy one day & i wouldn't mind seeing him play in Origin this year. You never know.
 
AussieKnight said:
http://www.theherald.com.au/news/lo...onny-bill-until-2013/1767975.aspx?storypage=0

Knights cant touch SBW til 2011
Todd Greenberg doesn't want to release SBW to another NRL Club
No mention of Sonny even wanting to come back

The Knights just enquired about him through a phone call now this is all being blown up.

OneBlueOneRedEye is right... we have no money why are we trying to even mention the big names... it's a little late!
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There's another article saying, the Dogs are prepared to let him sign with another club, as long as they get compensated. Which the Knights have no money for.

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Newcastle Knights call off the bid to lure Sonny Bill Williams back to NRL
By Brent Read
March 05, 2010

The Newcastle Knights' audacious attempt to sign Sonny Bill Williams and bring him back to NRL has failed after financial negotiations broke down.

However, Canterbury-Bankstown have opened the door for Williams to return to the NRL this season - on the proviso they receive financial compensation for releasing their grip on a one-time favourite son.

It represents a significant shift in approach from the Bulldogs. Under the terms of his acrimonious release from the club two years ago, Williams -- off contract with French rugby union side Toulon in May -- is forbidden from playing with any other NRL side until 2013.

The Bulldogs had previously suggested they would not entertain releasing Williams from that clause. Last night, however, chief executive Todd Greenberg -- who has received an informal approach from the Warriors over Williams -- suggested that stance could be altered if money changed hands.

"We're open for a discussion," Greenberg said. "We wouldn't consider waiving it without a dollar amount being factored into it."

Williams is expected to return to the southern hemisphere when his deal with Toulon ends and has been strongly linked with rugby union in New Zealand, although NRL clubs are also monitoring the situation.

The embattled Knights were among them.

After being stripped of Chris Houston and Danny Wicks, both of whom resigned after being charged with supplying drugs, the club approached the NRL this week to discuss Williams's situation.

"Newcastle contacted me during the week and I advised them that it was a term of Sonny's settlement with the Bulldogs that if he sought a return to the NRL, he could not play for any other NRL club before 2013," NRL chief executive David Gallop said.

Given Newcastle's tenuous financial position, it could not afford to pay the Bulldogs compensation.

Few NRL clubs could. The privately owned Warriors, financed by New Zealand businessman Eric Watson, are the exception.

While Newcastle has accepted defeat in the pursuit of Williams, the club has also been linked with an attempt to bring former captain Danny Buderus, now playing with Leeds in England, back to the club.

However, Knights sources suggested last night that was unlikely to happen.

Despite the difficulties in finding replacements for Houston and Wicks, chairman Robert Tew put on a defiant front before supporters and sponsors last night.

Tew insisted the Knights would not alter their goals for this season despite the drug scandal that has enveloped the club. He also used the Knights' season launch to stress it would not use the loss of Houston and Wicks as an excuse for a sub-par year.

"Our expectations for 2010 are undiminished," Tew said.

"If you're talking about logistical terms, we're down two players. In respect to the size and scale of our club we will remain undiminished in this -- we have a season to complete, we want to be competitive in this season, our expectation is we will improve on 2009."

That could hinge on whether more players are trapped by police. "It's an ongoing concern and it's been an ongoing concern since December," Tew said.

"The right approach is to maintain an open mind as to what might come, to deal with it appropriately if and when it does come.

"The other side of that is we have been given no indication there is any more to come.

"The overwhelming sentiment is we have to be diligent and prepared."
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On Buderus,

Danny Buderus may return to NRL, says Newcastle Knights officials
By Phil Rothfield
March 05, 2010

Newcastle Knights officials want club legend Danny Buderus to return home from the north of England to play a leadership and mentoring role at the crisis-ridden club.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal Knights chief executive Steve Burraston and football manager Keith Onslow have spoken with Buderus' agent George Mimis about the possibility of him cutting short his big-money contract with Super League champions Leeds.

Initially, Burraston was prepared to offer the $400,000 available in the salary cap from the departure of Danny Wicks and Chris Houston for the club's former champion hooker to make a comeback on the football field.

But after consulting Onslow and coach Rick Stone, it was decided back-row and front-row depth needed strengthening and it would be unfair on current hooker Isaac De Gois and captain Kurt Gidley if Buderus was brought back as a player.

"If I can find the money, I'd love to get Bedsy back in Newcastle," Burraston said last night.

"But there are a couple of issues. Number one is that we cannot be enticing a player to break a contract with another club and he's got a deal with Leeds."

It's well known among Newcastle players with whom Buderus regularly speaks that he's not overly happy in England.

He played off the bench against Melbourne Storm in the World Club Challenge final and has averaged only 45 minutes a game since joining Leeds.

Mimis was last night trying to contact the former Blues captain in England to talk about a possible opportunity at the Knights, the club he reluctantly left at the end of 2008 after 11 seasons, 220 first-grade games, 25 Tests and 21 Origins.

"Bedsy is a great Newcastle brand and he would love to be involved with the Knights in some capacity in the future," Mimis said.

"While it would be a great thing for the club if he could return immediately, he's contracted until the end of the season and is yet to make a decision on whether he'll play after that. But in rugby league you never say never."

Burraston has not ruled out making an official approach to Leeds management to discuss a release from his contract.

"There are any number of roles he could play in administration at our club," Burraston said.

"He's got great leadership qualities and he's highly respected by everyone in the game."

The return of Buderus would be the perfect solution for the Knights after the turmoil of the past few months.

His clean-cut image and the fact he is a home-grown superstar would help to appease the fans and sponsors of the league-mad town.
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