Transform your rugby league earnings into a lifetime of financial security.

Your professional playing career might only last a few years but your money should last a lifetime.

As a former NRL player, I know the game on and off the field.

I understand the mindset it takes to perform, the uncertainty that can come with career transitions, and the importance of planning for the future while staying focused on the present. I’ve lived the highs, the sacrifices, and the relentless schedule that leaves little time to think about life after sport.

The fact that income stops the moment you stop playing, is why I built Buy Burgess. I help athletes turn today’s high income into tomorrow’s lifestyle security.

With smart property strategies, I’ll help you minimise tax, build wealth, and future-proof your freedom.

Why athletes must invest to protect their wealth and future lifestyle.

Player careers are short.

The average NRL career lasts just 3–4 years, and income often stops the moment contracts do.

Source: RLPA.

Tax takes nearly 50%.

On incomes over $190K, players lose 47 cents of every extra dollar to tax and Medicare.

Source: ATO.

Peak earnings don’t last.

Even first-grade players earning $1M+ a season face retirement, leaving decades to fund without playing income.

Tailored support for rugby league players, contracted and retired.

Two rugby players in a tackle during a game, one in a black and green uniform holding a rugby ball, the other in a white and black uniform attempting to tackle him on an outdoor field.

01 Current players.

“I’m worried I won’t be set up when the game stops.”

You’re earning big now, but what happens when contracts end?

I help you turn today’s peak income into a property portfolio that pays tomorrow. No scrambling for quick jobs, just a secure plan that converts career earnings into lifelong security.

A man with tousled brown hair and a beard outside during sunset, wearing a dark athletic shirt, with sunlight in the background.

02 Retired players.

“I don’t want my money to run out.”

You’ve built equity or savings, but aren’t sure how to use them.

I help you unlock equity, invest in high-growth property, and build a portfolio that generates long-term income. Protect your lifestyle and reward your playing years without added stress.

A middle-aged man with glasses talking on a smartphone, sitting in an indoor setting with a blurred background.

03 Welfare managers.

“I must ensure players don’t waste their peak years.”

Your role is guiding smart choices, but players stay focused on the game.

I partner with you to create a clear property plan that builds wealth without distraction, safeguarding players’ futures and strengthening the support you provide.

“My goal is simple; to be a resource for athletes who want to maximise their opportunities, protect their future, and set themselves up for success. I’ve walked this path, and now I’m here to help guide yours.”

— Luke Burgess

Frequently asked questions.

Careers are short. The average NRL career is just 43 first-grade games (~3–4 years), and even the longest runs rarely extend beyond 10 years.
Your playing income can stop overnight. Planning early is the only way to lock in long-term security.
If you’re making over $190K, you’re in the top bracket, paying 45% tax plus 2% Medicare.
That means for every extra $1, you keep just 53 cents.
New property investment can use strategies like negative gearing, depreciation and CGT discounts to help reduce your tax bill while building assets for the future.
Because it works for high earners. Over the last 30 years, Australian property values grew ~382%. That’s compounding wealth over time.
Add in the tax offsets available while your income is high, and property becomes the ultimate vehicle to turn a short, high-paying career into long-term freedom.
That’s exactly why Buy Burgess exists. Property isn’t dependent on your playing career.
With the right strategy, your portfolio can generate rental income and long-term capital growth, providing stability long after the game is over.
As an athlete, your schedule is packed with training, travel, recovery, and games. You don’t have hours to scroll listings, inspect properties, or negotiate with agents.
Buy Burgess does it all for you—from sourcing off-market deals to running the numbers and managing the purchase—so you can focus on your career while your portfolio grows in the background.
You’re not expected to. Most players start with little to no knowledge of finance or property. That’s why we guide you step by step: from choosing the right property in a growth corridor, to setting up structures that minimise tax, to building a portfolio that matches your long-term lifestyle goals.