Rleague.com - Buderus, Danny

Danny BUDERUS [Player Stats]

+ Submit additional information or a correction to this player

Buderus to join Leeds in 2009
Thu March 13, 2008
Source: www.newcastleknights.com.au

Modern great, Danny Buderus has announced 2008 will be his last season with the Newcastle Knights.

30-year-old Buderus joined Knights CEO, Steve Burraston and Leeds Rhinos boss, Gary Hetherington at Balance Health Club today to reveal a deal with the English Super League Club that will see him finish his illustrious career in the Old Dart.

"I have been blessed to play professional football in Newcastle for the last 13 years, and I am extremely grateful for the support I have received throughout my career from everyone involved at the Knights," Buderus said.

"This is an opportunity to broaden my life and rugby league experiences while fulfilling career ambitions of playing in England.

"While I have mixed emotions that come with knowing my NRL career is coming to an end, the time was right for me and my young family to make this decision. In saying that, I still have a lot more to achieve this year."

A Taree junior, Buderus emerged in 1997 when he debuted for the Knights against South Queensland under Malcolm Reilly's mentoring. An NRL Premiership, 24 Tests and 18 Origin's later, the Newcastle Captain says 2008 is an opportunistic year for the club.

"We have a team capable of getting Newcastle back on track and I will be playing every game as if it's my last," he said.

"I feel privileged to captain Newcastle in Rugby League's Centenary year and I am excited about the prospect of what we can achieve as a team. It's an honour to wear the blue and red and represent the people of our proud region week in week out."

The 205 game veteran continues a tradition between Newcastle and Leeds which has seen some of the Knights greatest finish their playing days in the UK including foundation players, Marc Glanville and Brad Godden.

"We are excited about the prospect of Danny joining the World Champions for 2008. With Gareth Ellis joining Wests Tigers next season, an opportunity arose to recruit a world class player for our squad and in Danny Buderus we have signed one of the greatest players in the world," said Leeds Chief Executive Gary Hetherington.

"Danny has achieved everything in Australia with the Knights, New South Wales and the Kangaroos but now he will be able to fulfil his dream of playing in England and the opportunity play at places like Wembley and Old Trafford with the Rhinos," added Hetherington.

Commenting on the signing Rhinos Head Coach Brian McClennan, "When I first joined the Rhinos, Danny was the first guy that I thought would really help our team. I thought that was an area that the club could develop in the future, with a two pronged dummy half attack. Danny Buderus is the best hooker in Australia and I am excited about seeing him team up with Matt Diskin.

"The partnership that Danny and Andrew Johns had at the Knights was one of the greatest ever in world Rugby League. The prospect of Danny working alongside Matt Diskin, Rob Burrow, Danny McGuire and Brent Webb is an exciting one for everyone connected with the Rhinos. Having talked to Danny he is excited about the opportunity and we wish him all the best for the 2008 season with the Knights," added McClennan.

Newcastle Coach, Brian Smith added Buderus has not only re-written the modern hooking role, his influence on Newcastle will leave a lasting legacy.

"He plays at a level others aspire to and has set the benchmark in a lot of areas of play around his own position. There's very few players, even in an era who can do that," said Smith.

"To be honest I think Bedsy is well set to have a great year under any circumstances. Knowing what he's like and what the other boys and the whole of the Newcastle area think about him, this is just another reason for everyone to apply themselves to send Danny out on the best possible note."

A long time friend and junior coach of Buderus, Newcastle CEO, Steve Burraston said the star hookers decision comes with the full endorsement of his club.

"When you think of the names synonymous with our club, Danny Buderus is at the top of the list. He represents everything Newcastle is about and has nothing left to prove. He's achieved everything the game has to offer and earned his place in Rugby League history as one of the greatest players of all time," he said.

"When Danny indicated he would like to finish his career in England we did everything we could to make it happen. We're thrilled he is joining Leeds because he deserves the very best.

"Danny has been one of Newcastle city's greatest ambassadors for more than a decade. I expect our supporters to turn out in masses this season to show what he means to our club and our town and to repay him for years of unforgettable entertainment ? beginning this Saturday when he leads Newcastle into battle against the Raiders."

News sent by: www.newcastleknights.com.au

Knights deny Buderus release rumours
Wed November 21, 2007
Source: www.newcastleknights.com.au

In response to rumours circulating in the media about Danny Buderus, the Newcastle Knights wish to make absolutely clear any speculation about Buderus seeking a release are false.

From the outset the club states any such stories are factually incorrect.

"My entire focus is on the Newcastle Knights and that's where I'll be playing," Buderus said a short time ago.

"I have no idea where these rumours are coming from. I'm contracted, I'm training and I'm 100 per cent committed to the Newcastle Knights."

News sent by: www.newcastleknights.com.au

Thu August 9, 2007

A Centenary of Quotes

Tue July 24, 2007

Mullen cleared of serious injury, Buderus not named for Warriors clash

======================================================================================================

2008 NRL Telstra Premiership

Newcastle Knights 
10 games; 2 tries, 8 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [15 Mar 08] W 30-14 v Raiders (H). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 2 [22 Mar 08] W 13-12 v Sea Eagles (H). [DH] 
[View] Round 3 [28 Mar 08] L 23-24 v Eels (A). [DH] 
[View] Round 4 [06 Apr 08] L 20-26 v Warriors (A). [DH] 
[View] Round 5 [13 Apr 08] L 22-34 v Broncos (H). [DH] 
[View] Round 6 [20 Apr 08] W 34-20 v Roosters (A). [DH] 
[View] Round 9 [12 May 08] L 4-18 v Storm (A). [DH] 
[View] Round 12 [31 May 08] L 16-18 v Warriors (H). [DH] 
[View] Round 14 [16 Jun 08] W 30-18 v Cowboys (A). [DH] 
[View] Round 15 [22 Jun 08] L 14-16 v Roosters (H). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
======================================================================================================

2007 State of Origin

New South Wales Origin 
3 games; [View] Origin [13 Jun 07] L 6-10 v QLD Origin (H). [DH] 
[View] Origin [23 May 07] L 18-25 v QLD Origin (A). [DH] 
[View] Origin [04 Jul 07] W 18-4 v QLD Origin (A). [DH] 
======================================================================================================

2007 NRL Telstra Premiership

Newcastle Knights 
13 games; 1 tries, 4 points. 
		 [View] Round 4 [07 Apr 07] L 12-22 v Storm (H). [DH] 
[View] Round 5 [15 Apr 07] W 23-22 v Rabbitohs (A). [DH] 
[View] Round 6 [22 Apr 07] L 16-20 v Broncos (H). [DH] 
[View] Round 7 [30 Apr 07] W 20-16 v Sharks (H). [DH] 
[View] Round 8 [06 May 07] L 16-30 v Bulldogs (A). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t (53rd)
[View] Round 9 [12 May 07] W 24-18 v Warriors (H). [DH] 
[View] Round 12 [02 Jun 07] W 22-18 v Roosters (A). [DH] 
[View] Round 14 [18 Jun 07] W 22-18 v Raiders (H). [DH] 
[View] Round 15 [23 Jun 07] L 22-28 v Gold Coast (A). [DH] 
[View] Round 17 [09 Jul 07] W 34-10 v Eels (A). [DH] 
[View] Round 18 [16 Jul 07] L 0-44 v Storm (A). [DH] 
[View] Round 24 [24 Aug 07] L 18-34 v Cowboys (H). [DH] 
[View] Round 25 [31 Aug 07] W 26-24 v Tigers (A). [DH] 
======================================================================================================

2007 City vs Country

Country Origin 
1 games; [View] Place of Origin [03 May 07] L 6-12 v City Origin (H). [DH] 
======================================================================================================

2006 State of Origin

New South Wales Origin 
3 games; [View] Origin [24 May 06] W 17-16 v QLD Origin (H). [DH]
[View] Origin [14 Jun 06] L 6-30 v QLD Origin (A). [DH]
[View] Origin [05 Jul 06] L 14-16 v QLD Origin. [DH]
======================================================================================================

2006 NRL Telstra Premiership

Newcastle Knights 
22 games; 6 tries, 24 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [11 Mar 06] W 25-6 v Eels (H). [BE]
[View] Round 2 [19 Mar 06] W 70-32 v Raiders (A). [DH]
[View] Round 3 [24 Mar 06] W 46-22 v Bulldogs (H). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 4 [02 Apr 06] L 22-26 v Warriors (H). [DH]
[View] Round 5 [08 Apr 06] W 54-6 v Dragons (A). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t (65th)
[View] Round 6 [16 Apr 06] L 16-18 v Cowboys (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 7 [22 Apr 06] L 6-52 v Storm (A). [DH]
[View] Round 8 [30 Apr 06] W 24-18 v Rabbitohs (A). [DH] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 9 [07 May 06] W 32-30 v Broncos (H). [DH]
[View] Round 10 [14 May 06] W 18-16 v Tigers (A). [DH]
[View] Round 12 [26 May 06] L 12-38 v Dragons (H). [DH]
[View] Round 13 [03 Jun 06] L 22-38 v Bulldogs (A). [DH]
[View] Round 16 [24 Jun 06] L 16-26 v Sharks (H). [DH]
[View] Round 18 [08 Jul 06] L 12-46 v Eels (A). [DH]
[View] Round 19 [16 Jul 06] L 16-24 v Storm (H). [DH]
[View] Round 20 [22 Jul 06] W 24-18 v Rabbitohs (H). [DH]
[View] Round 21 [28 Jul 06] W 22-18 v Sharks (A). [DH]
[View] Round 22 [06 Aug 06] W 32-18 v Roosters (A). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 23 [11 Aug 06] L 14-16 v Sea Eagles (H). [DH]
[View] Round 24 [19 Aug 06] W 19-12 v Cowboys (A). [DH]
[View] Round 25 [26 Aug 06] W 40-4 v Panthers (H). [DH]
[View] Finals Week One [08 Sep 06] W 25-18 v Sea Eagles (H). [DH]
======================================================================================================

2006 International Test Matches

Australian Kangaroos 
1 games; 1 tries, 4 points. 
		 [View] Bundaberg Rum Test [05 May 06] W 50-12 v New Zealand (H). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
======================================================================================================

2005 Tri-Nations Test Series

Australian Kangaroos 
5 games; [View] Tri-Nations Match 1 [15 Oct 05] L 28-38 v New Zealand (H). [BE]
[View] Tri-Nations Match 2 [21 Oct 05] W 28-26 v New Zealand (A). [BE]
[View] Tri-Nations Match 4 [05 Nov 05] W 20-6 v Great Britain (A). [BE]
[View] Tri-Nations Match 6 [19 Nov 05] W 26-14 v Great Britain (A). [BE]
[View] Tri-Nations Final [26 Nov 05] L 0-24 v New Zealand. [BE]
======================================================================================================

2005 State of Origin

New South Wales Origin 
3 games; 2 tries, 8 points. 
		 [View] Origin [25 May 05] L 20-24 v QLD Origin (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t (71st)
[View] Origin [15 Jun 05] W 32-22 v QLD Origin (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t (76th)
[View] Origin [06 Jul 05] W 32-10 v QLD Origin (A). [BE]
======================================================================================================

2005 NRL Telstra Premiership

Newcastle Knights 
16 games; 3 tries, 12 points. 
		 [View] Round 6 [17 Apr 05] L 26-30 v Warriors (H). [BE]
[View] Round 7 [24 Apr 05] L 20-24 v Bulldogs (H). [BE]
[View] Round 8 [01 May 05] L 10-14 v Raiders (H). [BE]
[View] Round 9 [08 May 05] L 2-32 v Roosters (A). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [15 May 05] L 16-32 v Tigers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 13 [05 Jun 05] L 16-34 v Broncos (H). [BE]
[View] Round 15 [19 Jun 05] L 26-48 v Sea Eagles (A). [BE]
[View] Round 18 [10 Jul 05] W 22-18 v Cowboys (H). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [17 Jul 05] L 26-30 v Sharks (A). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [23 Jul 05] W 16-10 v Eels (A). [BE]
[View] Round 21 [30 Jul 05] W 37-18 v Storm (H). [BE] 8 Pts; 2t (8th, 63rd)
[View] Round 22 [06 Aug 05] W 28-13 v Bulldogs (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t (49th)
[View] Round 23 [14 Aug 05] W 22-14 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE]
[View] Round 24 [20 Aug 05] W 16-4 v Warriors (A). [BE]
[View] Round 25 [27 Aug 05] W 44-14 v Sharks (H). [BE]
[View] Round 26 [04 Sep 05] L 28-36 v Dragons (A). [BE]
======================================================================================================

2004 NRL Telstra Premiership

Newcastle Knights 
1 games; 1 tries, 4 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [12 Mar 04] W 20-14 v Panthers (A). [DH] 4 Pts; 1t
======================================================================================================

Buderus, Danny

Player profile, news and statistics.