Probably wrong here but didn’t Burton only get a run in front of May because May was still suspended?
Then when May was available Burton had no chance of a game, either Bench, Centre or 5/8?
Like I said probably wrong but....
100% ... The games Burton did get to play in the suspended rounds 3 & 4 was clearly the dominant of the two halves with the 6 on his back when he partnered Luai.
Clearly could easily had success with either Burton/Cleary or Clearly/Luai combo but opted to with the latter to help strengthen his son's leadership and control in that team and not to be upstaged in games by a fourth depth rookie, playing Burton with Luai and May to fit somewhere in the squad.
It is vital we get Burton for 2021 at 6 and form those combinations with key players in the spine an undoubtedly will help simplify Flanagans role in the team, who will have an unnecessary spotlight on him and enough pressure as it is to deliver results with some people wanting him to fail to justify Roosters decision to part ways with him in the off-season.