Phoebe Burgess: this is how the NRL handles scandals

Our interview with NRL star Sam Burgess’ ex-wife Phoebe reveals what really happens in the midst of player scandals.

After every scandal-plagued NRL season and off-season we hear that things will change, bad behaviour won’t be tolerated, players will be held accountable… And yet, more scandals, more unsavoury conduct and, yes, criminal behaviour invariably follows and we all just shake our heads in frustration but not surprise.

It’s rare that individuals will go on the record to reveal what really happens in the midst of player scandals. That’s what makes Claire Harvey and Jessica Halloran’s interview with Phoebe Burgess, ex-wife of former superstar Sam Burgess, so compelling. Read her story and make up your own mind. And then have your faith in humanity and the power of love restored with Trent Dalton’s latest project: to record the love stories of everyday strangers.