Burton pictured with dogs powerbrokers

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The more things come come together, the harder it gets for the club to keep them all, Averillo might be the next break out star, then Kiraz etc.
 

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The more things come come together, the harder it gets for the club to keep them all, Averillo might be the next break out star, then Kiraz etc.
could almost argue that Kiraz has broken out
 

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could almost argue that Kiraz has broken out
Definitely seen enough from him to know he's a good egg. Kid's a star

Bleeds blue and white and you can see that in the passion he shows on the field.
 

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One "power broker" who doesn't get mentioned is Andrew Ryan. Burto seems to have a special relationship with Ryan.
Dubbo boys? That's a good connection.

Surely there would be a coaching gig for Ryan with the Dogs juniors. Didn't even know he was the u19 blues coach.
 

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Why I posted

Gus is there to act as a personal influencer and power broker on our behalf as well.

Handshake started before Khoury tho didn't it? Dib was close with Nick.

Or maybe I'm thinkin' Bullfrog and Arthurson lol
You're thinking Bullfrog. That went away with him and brought back with Khoury.

Just trying to give credit where due. Gushas been great forus and is going to continue to do so. Needs to be clearly said that a lot of great stuff or most of came directly from JK
 

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You're thinking Bullfrog. That went away with him and brought back with Khoury.

Just trying to give credit where due. Gushas been great forus and is going to continue to do so. Needs to be clearly said that a lot of great stuff or most of came directly from JK
100%. He cut out all the bullshit and put the dogs first.
 

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Politis and Khoury have a handshake agreement not to go after each others players. Roosters backed off Alamoti back when the hype around him was starting to build for that reason.
Yes it is an agreement to also work together and support each other
 

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This handshake agreement predates Gould coming on board and before he was even mentioned. This was all John Khoury. But yes to Gus and his influence
It goes back to the 2021 preseason.
 

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The big advantage we have is that whilst other clubs can temp Burton with a big pay day from 2024 onwards, there is nothing stopping us, and fact it is almost a certainty, that we will offer him a very nice contract upgrade for 2023 if he extends his deal with us.

That is why talk of him not taking the $450k option in 2024 is extremely misleading when he can in fact earn $800k in 2023 and 2024 and beyond by agreeing to extend with us
 

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I wouldn't worry about it, personally. Burton seems like a down to earth kid and the rest of the boys seem to love him. Seems like the feeling around the joint is really good at the moment. You saw the video where they all rallied around to congratulate him on his selection, I'm sure.

Players would understand that a) this is a huge moment for Burto and b) if they are selected for origin in the future, the club will no doubt celebrate with/ congratulate them too and c) it's also an opportunity for Khoury and Warburton to strengthen his bond with the club, which will only help in our bid to retain him.
Four weeks ago you read the tea leaves, studied his horoscopes, read his aura and burnt some sage before deciding his body language was bad and he wanted out.. I'm glad you've come around..
 

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You're thinking Bullfrog. That went away with him and brought back with Khoury.

Just trying to give credit where due. Gushas been great forus and is going to continue to do so. Needs to be clearly said that a lot of great stuff or most of came directly from JK
JK gets more credit also ...it was him and his Board that hired Gus in the first place so JK started that improvement also.

We're in good hands :grinning:
 
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