OPINION: Brian Burke writes on the demise of rugby league in the bush

Updated October 22 2017 - 2:21pm, first published 12:00pm
DIFFERENT TIMES: Brian Burke with a Country jumper he wore against Queensland at Newcastle before 25,000 fans. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.
DIFFERENT TIMES: Brian Burke with a Country jumper he wore against Queensland at Newcastle before 25,000 fans. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.

Former NSW league champion Brian Burke contacted the Fairfax Media to talk about his fears for the health of rugby league. He says it is dying, and is so worried he will write to NRL chief Todd Greenberg to express his concerns. Here are his thoughts.

Dear Todd,

Let me come straight to the point: Rugby League is dying in the bush and it's on your watch.

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