Burton at 7 is working

[RookieDog]

After the opening set I honestly thought 50’ on the cards

Raiders would have gone close to hitting 50 but for a couple of disallowed tries.

So in a way, you were correct.

 

[KiwiDog7]

Raiders would have gone close to hitting 50 but for a couple of disallowed tries.

So in a way, you were correct.

I meant 50’ to nil

 

[RookieDog]

I meant 50’ to nil

Yeah I know - I was more saying we leaked a hell of a lot of points.

I was under orders to finish the washing up before kickoff and missed the first 60 seconds or whatever of the game. I turned the game on when the last tackle bomb was in the air. The very first play I saw was 4 Bulldogs players letting 1 Canberra player- Rapana - have the ball on a platter for a try. It really gave me the sh*ts and was not a good sign for what was to follow in the game

 

[Psycho Doggie]

Burton at 7 is actually working pretty well, and given how many things aren't working pretty well right now, I'm happy for it to remain. Let's try and fix other stuff around it and give this a chance to grow and mature for a while.

 

[maroondog72]

This was a good move by CC IMO, long term?
I am not sure, but if he can improve his game management and keep improving his game then long term he and KO could be a very good long term halves pairing. One thing is for sure we are lot better side with burton at seven over flange.

 

[The DoggFather]

Why didn't he run tonight?

 

[Waldo]

He could of played better but Mahoney kept going short side on the right to oloapu and Reynolds in the later stages. I think burton could be a great 7 and that means money can be spent on other positions that need strengthening. Hopefully TPJ keeps getting in Haas’ ear!!

 

[_G-Dog_]

Burton is a Top centre and a good 5/8.. he isnt a 7..

 

[silva]

How bout the ***** on here who were saying he wasn’t a half lol

 

[True Blue]

Obviously the positional change only coame about because Flanno failed to fire - but curious to hear people’s thoughts on whether it’s worth persisting with beyond this season? Our attack looks good with him in the 7.

Yes attack has improved, but his defence is very ordinary.......at least flanagan tackled.........you can't have 2 halves playing together if the are both poor in defence.....

 

[The DoggFather]

We could of used his running game, but it looked like he shelved it after the Dragqueens game, for some stupid reason.

His running game is more dangerous than his big bomb that works once out of every 20 kicks.

 

[CQDog]

We could of used his running game, but it looked like he shelved it after the Dragqueens game, for some stupid reason.

His running game is more dangerous than his big bomb that works once out of every 20 kicks.

Was at the game and Raider had a lot of space outwide when a quick play the ball was being shifted. Perfect opportunity for a step into that space and a palm on a shitty defender and bang try but he often went with the kick first thing. It might of worked a fair bit last night with the kicking but he even himself forgets when to run and not to run

 

[Waldo]

Patience. Still putting more points on the board

 

[Waldo]

Burton needs to learn to use his shoulder same as Okunbor love the jersey grabbing so good.

 

[Doggies2015]

We could of used his running game, but it looked like he shelved it after the Dragqueens game, for some stupid reason.

His running game is more dangerous than his big bomb that works once out of every 20 kicks.

Runs at the wrong time and passes when he should run way too often

 

[From the area]

He’s the best half out our club at the moment. But I still think he’s a better centre. As much as I have tried to avoid saying it. He really is

 

[Dyldog]

He’s killing it.. looks more dangerous running through the middle than he does the edge.. hopefully he stays there.. he’ll get better at guiding the troops around

 

[KiwiDog7]

He played ok considering he play had to direct behind a well beaten soft as marshmallow forward pack

 

[T-Rocket]

It is he’s more active in the play now and they’re scoring points off it. It’s not perfect for sure but looks much better.It’s the mistakes and soft as butter defence that let the side down last night