Matt Burton's kicking game

[Benno Bulldog]

Impressed with that performance, Burton an astounding prospect glad we have some time to sort our forwards pack out. Burton relishing some more time in Good company doubt he would have the opportunity this year. Fuking exciting prospects

 

[Cosmo24]

I can’t recall when I’ve been as excited for a new signing as I am for Burton

 

[TroopSalute]

Ivan Cleary is kidding himself not having Burton in his 17 ... so pleased for the young man to go out there on 3 days notice from the coach and perform against last year's premiers to come away with a victory, on top of all the speculation surrounding his release from the media off the field.

Champion.

 

[c-b-b]

I hope to god he doesn’t do a backflip and try and get out of the Bulldogs deal ‍♂

The panthers are a great team but with everyone fit he won’t be in the halves. Moving him to 14 or playing him at centre would be such a waste.

We sign a few decent forwards and a hooker and he’ll be part of a decent squad next year.

 

[Vlasnik]

Burton: 584 kick meters, 79 meters, 27 tackles (1 missed), 3 tackle breaks

Absolute MACHINE!!!

 

[Doggone1975]

I'm hopeful burton won't back out of the deal when you see the side trent is putting together. He has been given permission to give the club a clean out, and I am interested to see the clubs further signings if his form is anything to go by.

 

[dogsballs]

What impressed me the most is he stood out even playing again Melbourne. He also seemed to not make a single error in defence, even put a couple of shots on.

 

[liljohny]

The weakest link from their 3 halves is Nathan.

 

[wendog33]

The weakest link from their 3 halves is Nathan.

We know he's never gonna be dropped lol

 

[The DoggFather]

The weakest link from their 3 halves is Nathan.

Yep, he would be my last pick out of the 3.

 

[liljohny]

Yep, he would be my last pick out of the 3.

I concur..and not only because of his silly looking jaw and shit hair cut!

 

[Cujo]

His long kicking game was great tonight.
However his attacking kicking was not as good as I recall it being last year when he played.
All good though, the penny's can pay & spend the time to develop that aspect of his game so when he comes next year he will be even better!!

 

[Moedogg]

The last time I got this excited about a Bulldog half was when Anasta came onto the scene in 2001. I know Burton’s probably way more talented than Anasta but it's definitely the same sort of hype...

 

[Scoooby]

Yes burton is great.. can mix it up, got more than one trick, will develop nicely .. certainly a great signing.!!!

 

[Bluebody]

Stiff Arm DWZ: You’re welcome fellas.

 

[Alan79]

Under Hasler he’d be coached to chip kick to a corner

Don't forget the low crossfield punt to allow the defense to settle under it with numbers. It's still a bit of a specialty for the halves of last year.

Been a while since we had a boot in our side. Probably Anasta was the last one that could put bombs up with any authority.

I really think that's going to suit either Meaney or JAC. Hopefully our attack in the 20m zone is destined to become a source of excitement from round 1 next year.

 

[_G-Dog_]

Burtons a gun.. FMD even better than the last time i saw him play .. Awesome kicking game ontop of it..

 

[Roll the Bones]

Last time we had a decent general play kicker was probably Shifty.

 

[Bulldogz82]

Who else is honestly watching this Penrith v Storm
game just for Burton?

And it's alot more enjoyable watching the fox play now too lol, cut out pass burton to the fox or early kick burton to the fox....that combination alone will provide plenty of trys next year

 

[Mr. Ditkovich]

The weakest link from their 3 halves is Nathan.

As individual players yes, but for the team, I disagree. I think they were missing some of the direction Cleary provides. At times, you could tell there were 2 5/8ths on the field.