Seems to me like the main reason Buderus came over here was because he knew he wasn't going to keep his number 9 shirt for the Aussies with Cameron Smith on the scene so came over a legend rather than fizzle out and be dropped from the squad.

His performance so far have failled to prove me wrong.

I think that's slightly unfair. This season he has had more good games than bad. He tore Wigan to pieces. He just doesn't apply himself the same to every match. I can't decide if it's his age or his ego.

He wouldn't have been anywhere near the Aussie team on the last few seasons performance. 3 or 4 decent games this year can't make up for it i'm affraid.

Agree he wouldnt have made the aussie team, but I dont agree that just because he lost 9 shirt to SMITH that he still wouldnt be classed as a legend in the NRL.

He will still be viewed as a great player (legend i'm not sure) for me he'd struggle against Johns and Lockyer to be a legend from this generation. But I think him coming over here and fizzling out leaves a better impression in the australian pshyce once he's retired than if he stayed in the NRL and fizzled out infront of the Aussie public. His public perception will be greater for coming over here and effectively retiring himself from international duty.

Yes i agree that in the eyes of the NRL fans he will be better thought of for coming over here. But for me his time in the NRL NSW AUSSIE team I think he will be up there with the names mentioned.