Campbell Graham is set for a long stint on the sidelines.Credit:Getty Images
The development means NSW coach Michael Maguire will have to look at other three-quarter options,which include Mitchell,Stephen Crichton,Bradman Best,Matt Burton,Tom Trbojevic,Josh Addo-Carr,Joseph Suaalii,Kotoni Staggs and Clint Gutherson.
It’s a busy news day for South Sydney after starsLatrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were given the tick of approval by the US Consulate for the season opener in Las Vegas. AndTom Burgess announced this would be his last season in the NRL before taking up a three-year deal in the English Super League.
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“I’m happy to know that my future is sorted but my immediate focus is on winning another premiership with South Sydney,” Burgess said.
Rabbitohs head of football Mark Ellison added:“Big Tommy will go down in our history as a legend of this club,one of most-capped players and someone that has achieved premiership glory in our jersey. We’re all looking forward to the season ahead,working with Tom in his 12th season at the club,and we want to send him out with another premiership. That is our goal,and we know it’s his goal,and we can’t wait to see him take on all-comers,starting with Manly in Las Vegas.”
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