George Burgess Statement

The National Rugby League (NRL) notes that St George Illawarra Dragons player George Burgess has not been selected for tomorrow night's NRL Premiership Game.

Following Burgess being charged with a criminal offence, the NRL is continuing to consider all available information and will offer the player or his representatives the opportunity to speak with the NRL.

Once the NRL has considered all available information, a decision will be made in the coming days concerning the application of the game's No Fault Stand Down Policy.

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