Without Edwards, we don’t win the grand final. So I disagree with you there.
Plus Burton left so he could get a starting halves spot, so playing fullback may still not have kept him at the Panthers, just like playing centre didn’t
Burton will demand 1 million a season. Edwards half that.
Burton has 2yr contract with a 3rd in his favour. That means end of this season he can negotiate. I beleivr he signed for dogs for around 600k mark. No way is he taking up his option he will go to market. Unless Dogs upgrade him for this season,next amd 2023 to around the 800k mark.
The thing is so many sides need a 1 million dollar playmaker. Side likes Penrith,Storm,Parra,Roosters,Manly,Souths have their halves.
There is atleast 6-8 clubs who do not and all will throw their hat in the ring for him out of desperation.
I wouldn't be suprised if a side like Titans,Cowboys,Brisbane or Dolphins had some sort of 5 yr deal north of 1.1 mill ready and waiting. I'm unsure of negotiating processes and I realise that clubs can't talk untill a certain date but I dare say manager would be aware of deals in the pipeline.
Just like Mahoney leaving. I dare say the Dogs had already contacted management and said hold off till Nov 1. We have a huge offer. It isn't always the clubs fault to lose a player.
Burton may do well at the Dogs. I feel like Brisbane would be his best move. They will be back on top soon enough.