LOL you pull a story from 2009 to say he has been available since round 1 in 2010? - farkin spastic.
He missed the first 6 weeks this year due to injury to his leg he sustained in Pre-Season against Parramatta. I'd know...I was there....
He played 2 weeks in Reserve Grade to get fit (again...was there), then played 2 games off the bench and has been starting ever since.
Poor Reefy...doesn't know the whole story yet wants to tell it like its fact.
My bad. I pasted the wrong article about his Shoulder injury.
Graham injury opens door for Burns
February 23, 2010
Rising Penrith star Wade Graham may have to concede his five-eighth position to Travis Burns in the early rounds, with the talented pivot set to have his shoulder checked out after more problems in early trials.
Still only 19, Graham arrived in the Panthers side nearly 2 years ago and along with Lachlan Coote has proved a handy player, bringing confidence well above his years.
With the arrival of livewire Travis Burns to the Panthers fold in 2010 the race for the five-eighth spot was always going to be an interesting one.
There is no doubting the ability of Burns. The former Manly and Cowboys no.6 boasts great footwork and plenty of options in attack and despite his smaller size, has impressive defensive technique in the line.
It seems attitude has been the only thing holding Burns back. While most halves come with some cheekiness, Burns brings it in bucketloads and can be guilty of being a hothead at times. Overstepping the mark has cost him penalties in the past and previous teams have been forced to move him along.
But after some hot trial game form, Burns really stamped his mark for Penrith.
Now with Wade Graham facing possible time on the sidelines with shoulder issues, Burns gets first crack at pivot and going on current form, there is little chance the firebrand no.6 will give up his spot easily.
