Souths defend George Burgess's reputation after nine-game NRL ban for eye gouge

  • Rabbitohs player ruled out for rest of season
  • ‘It’s a tragedy for George,’ says club’s general manager

The fate of George Burgess’ career at South Sydney now sits in the hands of his teammates after being handed a nine-game NRL ban for an eye gouge. The Englishman was on Tuesday night found guilty of a eye gouging Wests Tigers veteran Robbie Farah last week, ruling him out for the rest of the regular season.

Unless he earns a contract extension, the only chance the twin brother of Thomas Burgess will appear for the Rabbitohs again will be if they make the finals.

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