Burbo

[CRPSI eagle]

I think if he had a different surname he would not be playing 1st grade.

 

[Scorpio]

I think if he had a different surname he would not be playing 1st grade.

Last night:

12 runs
110 run metres (51 post-contact)
1 tackle break
34 tackles
0 missed tackles
0 ineffective tackles

If he wasn't playing first-grade here, then he'd be playing first-grade at another NRL club.

 

[Ranga]

I think if he had a different surname he would not be playing 1st grade.

I think if he had a different surname he’d be judged to a different standard.

He is a decent player who plays to a standard his salary would suggest he is capable of (around $400k I believe).

 

[ManlyTragic]

I think if he had a different surname he would not be playing 1st grade.

Who would you replace him in the team with?

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

His surname is why he’s judged so harshly.

He’s no superstar but he’s coming along nicely

 

[Sheikheagle]

Last night:

12 runs
110 run metres (51 post-contact)
1 tackle break
34 tackles
0 missed tackles
0 ineffective tackles

If he wasn't playing first-grade here, then he'd be playing first-grade at another NRL club.

I dont reckon we will see the best of him for another couple of seasons. Given he has had a pretty good run with injuries this year. You can see his confidence growing each week. Definite keeper.

 

[CRPSI eagle]

Who would you replace him in the team with?

Naval, immediately

 

[Ohgeez]

Naval, immediately

Replace a back rower with a lock?

 

[eaglebuzz]

He's the second best back rower at the club and he's finally got to the point where he doesn't look out of place in first grade. He's not our issue.

 

[mickqld]

Navale is a lock and should start there next year. Burbo isn't and he's doing ok at 2nd row. Jake if he plays on needs to go to 20min prop.

 

[Eagledare2dream]

He's a good player for what we paid him, getting better every game. Stuff the surname he's a keep, and can cover several positions.

 

[HK_Eagle]

I’m surprised at a lot of the venom spat at Burbo. IMO, he is much more than just a handy role player. I think this season we are starting to see glimpses of his potential… and the guy has plenty of improvement ahead of him the next few years (barring further injuries). I believe he may well become one of the top back rowers in the comp within the next few seasons.

 

[Brookie Bob]

Naval, immediately

Replace a backrower with a ship? Would it be a Naval patrol?

Or replace a backrower with an orange - a Naval orange?

 

[manlyfan76]

I hope Burbo really kicks on next year.

 

[manlyfan76]

bump

 

[susan]

He's a bench player at best. Makes a lot of errors and in big games against top opposition is ALWAYS ordinary, particularly re errors.Fine in thirty point drubbings against weak sides but does not cut the muster when it really matters.Same place as Croker - nice bloke , tries hard but not a premiership starter if we are to be a top 4 side.

Could see him on the bench in a successful side with good hard starting pigs, but If he's our best option in a squad of 30 at starting left second rower we are ****ed, which is exactly where we are at the moment... ****ed.

Bottom line is to be a top side we need a starting second rower , elite prop and a lock that is a lock ( not Jake). Navale progressing well in that regard.

If Jake plays lock next year over Navale, put a fork in us and Siebold will be sacked by round 10.

 

[manlyfan76]

He's a bench player at best. Makes a lot of errors and in big games against top opposition is always ordinary, particularly re errors.Same place as Croker - nice bloke , tries hard but not a premiership starter.

Could see him on the bench in a successful side with good hard starting pigs, but If he's our best option in a squad of 30 at starting left second rower we are ****ed, which is exactly where we are at the moment... ****ed.

If he was our worst player in the 17 we would be looking good. But..

 

[susan]

If he was our worst player in the 17 we would be looking good. But..

Yeah it's about what the goal is .. do we want to win a premiership? People say he is not an issue? To win a comp you need a great forward pack if you don't have superstar playmakers in the halves which we don't.
Average won't cut it.

 

[Ohgeez]

Yeah it's about what the goal is .. do we want to win a premiership? People say he is not an issue? To win a comp you need a great forward pack if you don't have superstar playmakers in the halves which we don't.
Average won't cut it.

Is there really that much difference from Burbo to guys like Blore, Sorrenson, Garner etc? I don’t think so. There is always a few on the cheaper side that are needed to balance the team.

 

[Brookie Bob]

He's a bench player at best. Makes a lot of errors and in big games against top opposition is ALWAYS ordinary, particularly re errors.Fine in thirty point drubbings against weak sides but does not cut the muster when it really matters.Same place as Croker - nice bloke , tries hard but not a premiership starter if we are to be a top 4 side.

Could see him on the bench in a successful side with good hard starting pigs, but If he's our best option in a squad of 30 at starting left second rower we are ****ed, which is exactly where we are at the moment... ****ed.

Bottom line is to be a top side we need a starting second rower , elite prop and a lock that is a lock ( not Jake). Navale progressing well in that regard.

If Jake plays lock next year over Navale, put a fork in us and Siebold will be sacked by round 10.

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