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?