Matt Burton | Consolidated thread

[MOVE.80]

Yeah man its fkn bullshit! Look I get it there are some smart operators out there that know how to manage the cap but fuck me AS IF these cuntss aren’t over

Dead set taking the mickey. If rep round wasn't stand-alone they wouldn't be able to field a team lol

 

[D0GMATIC]

Cheese sucks....one season wonder....I reckon they will be shopping him around within a year or two. But yeah, Munster would be a huge get

We definitely got lucky "missing out" in him and getting Mahoney

 

[D0GMATIC]

Roosters need forwards. Their backline is still one of the best in the comp - Suali, Manu, Tupou and Teddy

Their issue is forwards hence picking up Lodge this year and whats the bet he has a crack and they keep him long term. They still need more.

There problem is their halves, they are both too brittle

 

[Malla]

There problem is their halves, the are both too brittle

You could argue that but I think it's more their forwards who continuously struggle to lay a platform for their Halves and backs. JWH is not the same player and has missed a lot of games, Collins is inconsistent, their bench is not as strong as it used to be. They dont have a hooker either or haven't been too consistent in that area either.

Radley back this week will make a huge difference and take a lot of pressure off their halves, which reinforces that forwards is their issue.

 

[Real1]

There is a few things that worries me about the possibility of losing Burton.
Politis's ruthless and obviously questionable methods of getting whatever he wants.
Also although he is now working and been paid by our club, Gus has had a very close association with Politis and the rotters in the past. At this stage, I have no reason to doubt that he is professional enough to honour his contract with us, but I've seen far to many cases of professionals putting past friendships before duty.
If we lose Burton to the rotters I would be worried about Gus's loyality to us.

I think you’re overthinking things too much…

 

[D0GMATIC]

You could argue that but I think it's more their forwards who continuously struggle to lay a platform for their Halves and backs. JWH is not the same player and has missed a lot of games, Collins is inconsistent, their bench is not as strong as it used to be. They dont have a hooker either or haven't been too consistent in that area either.

Radley back this week will make a huge difference and take a lot of pressure off their halves, which reinforces that forwards is their issue.

That's true to a degree. Anyway let's hope their problems continue,if not, increase. I hate the rortsters

 

[KiwiDog7]

Pretty sure we have a handshake agreement not to poach each others players... I may be wrong.

Nah that agreement is they take whoever they want from us and we take only scraps like Flanno

 

[belmore_utd]

Teddy
Suaalii
Manu
Munster
Walker
JWH
Brandon Smith
Collins
Crichton
Tupouniua
Radley
Keary

How the fuck could they possible manage this? NRL's taking the piss now surely

Connor Watson

 

[piggy]

In bold will probably be gone by 2024, making the Munster signing possible. I think Keary is on almost a mil or something.

But yeah I agree, its ridiculous. They are so top heavy and now they have Lodge who is a grub but a great buy, for $100k lol

If Monster goes to a Roosters than watch for Storm to make a play for Burton...the threat of the roosters and storm is a real concern

 

[Malla]

If Monster goes to a Roosters than watch for Storm to make a play for Burton...the threat of the roosters and storm is a real concern

Doubt it
If anyone goes to Storm it’s Wighton but they’ve never paid big money for anyone external to the club

 

[MoNkEy]

If Monster goes to a Roosters than watch for Storm to make a play for Burton...the threat of the roosters and storm is a real concern

If anyone else other than Gould was pulling the strings, I'd also be concerned.

I have 100% faith in Gus to get the job done.

 

[CaptainJackson]

If Monster goes to a Roosters than watch for Storm to make a play for Burton...the threat of the roosters and storm is a real concern

No it isnt. Storm aren't willing to break the bank for Munster, they want him to take a pay cut. What makes you think they'll pay more for Burton

 

[Dogs Rule]

I don't think the Storm would have the money for Burton. They already have Papenhuyzen, Grant and Hughes on pretty good money. It sounds like it is part of the reason they want Munster to take a pay cut.... Not so much want.... But need him to take a pay cut if he wants to stay.

 

[piggy]

There problem is their halves, they are both too brittle

Who the fuk cares about the roosters....just who.?

 

[D0GMATIC]

Who the fuk cares about the roosters....just who.?

I do, I care they're losing, i care their halves suck, i care their forwards suck too . . . I fucking love it !!!

 

[Moedogg]

Seems to be a one trick pony at this stage. Doesn't offer much creativity like other halves. Seems to me that he's primarily a center that can fill in at the halves.

 

[Raysie]

Doesn't help when you have a 7 beside you that does nothing.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

No, never was. No doubt people will overreact to this performance though but I didn't see anything I didn't really expect today.

 

[DOGSOFWAR2013]

Goes great in a dominant Penrith team with the blues.

Granted conditions were not the best. He did not stand up.

 

[2144superman]

Burtons next contract will be decided on hype and potential NOT really anything we've seen that says he will be a great half.