Official Matt Burton on his way

[Psycho Doggie]

I tried, but @Psycho Doggie won't work pro bono.

With some clients an hour feels like 10 minutes, with other clients...

 

[bullanth]

Hope you're right.....but success here isn't a foregone conclusion with Barrett at the helm and if we aren't winning, I can't see him staying long term. The club and Gus need to watch Trent very closely next year, IMO. We can't afford to get this rebuild wrong. And we already got it wrong with Elliott. No more mistakes!

We’ll agree to disagree on Elliot,but Trent I’m not convinced he’s a first grade coach,look at the likes of Flanagan averilo wakeham none of them have shown any great improvement,actually has any player improved under him.

 

[Scoooby]

Thought he was always on his way.!!!

 

[Flanagun]

With some clients an hour feels like 10 minutes, with other clients...

The last psych I went to said I was a fascinating specimen. I could make your afternoon go faster than Trent Barrett's coaching career.

 

[Flanagun]

We’ll agree to disagree on Elliot,but Trent I’m not convinced he’s a first grade coach,look at the likes of Flanagan averilo wakeham none of them have shown any great improvement,actually has any player improved under him.

I think a lot of players have actually gone backwards. I'm really hoping Gus shadow coaches the team next year. I don't think Baz has a clue.

 

[DaveV]

Hope you're right.....but success here isn't a foregone conclusion with Barrett at the helm and if we aren't winning, I can't see him staying long term. The club and Gus need to watch Trent very closely next year, IMO. We can't afford to get this rebuild wrong. And we already got it wrong with Elliott. No more mistakes!

Wrong with Elliot my arse!

 

[Flanagun]

Wrong with Elliot my arse!

You named your arse Elliot? That's a little weird, man.

 

[Alan79]

I think a lot of players have actually gone backwards. I'm really hoping Gus shadow coaches the team next year. I don't think Baz has a clue.

I'm certainly not sold on Barrett. Not sold on his assistant coaches either. Our attack was probably a touch better at times, but our defence was piss poor even before we copped mountains of harsh refs calls and had to supplement poor decisions with fatigue as well.

If Barrett shows early that he isn't up to it at least our roster should attract moderately more successful coaching quality.

As far as Burton's post goes it just seems like he's giving a professional fairwell and thank you to the club that got him to where he is. I highly doubt that Cleary senior was going to give him an open run at becoming the key playmaker at Penrith any time soon. He'll get the chance to forge his own future with us as the dominant half IMO. Not expecting miracles from day one. But he's definitely a talent.

 

[Mr Beast]

HOOD OOUS!

 

[Doggy71]

I don’t want to be a negative Nancy but the constant comparisons to Freddy and Thurston are really leading this to one thing and that’s people saying in 12 months time, “Burton couldn’t perform amongst a shitter crop of players.”

Just take it easy guys, contain that excitement and recognise that the guy has played just a couple of seasons of footy none with consistency in the same position.

He doesn't have to be the next Thurston for us to make the 8.

Agree 100%,too much pressure doesn't do anyone any good at his age and experience level,like running in an engine,just gotta take it a bit easy for a while before you get right into it. I'm sure Matt will warm to the task in no time but patience is a virtue.

 

[jpneves]

His running game improved out of sight in 2021
I think Asiata and himself could prove a handy combo with Asiatas skill in the ruck opening holes on the edge.
The real question is who will be on the right side? I think Avirello should have first crack and with a full pre season in the position could grow into it, he has a handy kicking game pace to burn Barrett needs to spend time teaching how to control an edge and get the team to positions to help Burton.

Biondi-Odo and Wakeham can be the back ups
Hopefully NSW cup is back next year and these guys can develop. I thought Wakeham had some potential.

If Sherwin is the halves coach he needs to have plenty of time with them. I do think having Matthew Johns doing a few sessions would not go astray. Let Matty have his 5 min of comedy for his show (this would be another media gain for us)

 

[bullanth]

I think a lot of players have actually gone backwards. I'm really hoping Gus shadow coaches the team next year. I don't think Baz has a clue.

I hope u realise that this is a first,we actually agree on something.

 

[B-Train]

Agree 100%,too much pressure doesn't do anyone any good at his age and experience level,like running in an engine,just gotta take it a bit easy for a while before you get right into it. I'm sure Matt will warm to the task in no time but patience is a virtue.

Even if fans temper expectations, the media will hype Burton, Fox, TPJ and the others up all offseason. Especially Burton.. That's just the way the media is. And it's ten times worse in the offseason.

 

[tyl0r]

Would have liked something to the effect of "Excited for what the future holds" or "looking forward to a new opportunity " etc lol

 

[TABOO]

Shit…. If text could talk, his words would be on the verge of tears.

It may be hard to leave, but you’re doing it at the right time, Matt. Another year snd the dickhead eoukd have started seeping into your skin.

One year earlier and he would have had to deal with Elliott trying to rail his Mrs.

 

[TABOO]

They all post emotional shit these days when leaving

Speaking of which where was Elliott's post?

Call my cynical I still won't believe Burton is ours until i see him run out in our jersey in round 1.

You're cynical.

 

[Flanagun]

One year earlier and he would have had to deal with Elliott trying to rail his Mrs.

Don't think Elliott has any romantic interest in Luai

 

[The 2nd Spitter]

Big call….but Reminds me of when Lamb came over from Wests. Welcome home Matt.

 

[Powerslide]

Would have liked something to the effect of "Excited for what the future holds" or "looking forward to a new opportunity " etc lol

pretty sure you'll see something soon. that message was saying goodbye...

 

[D- voice]

Big call….but Reminds me of when Lamb came over from Wests. Welcome home Matt.

Correction...
It's when Baa returned home after 3 years in the wilderness at the Magpies