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Burt keeps Parramatta out of danger with safe hands

Parra Guru

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LUKE BURT racked up 24 points from two tries and eight goals yesterday, but perhaps his biggest play didn't result in any points. It stopped Newcastle from scoring a few, though, at a time when the game was still within reach for them and lifted Parramatta.
Knights halfback Jarrod Mullen's 46th-minute bomb was coming down with try potential written all over it until Eels winger Burt rose as high as he is ever likely to and plucked the ball out of the air. He knew he was in for a heavy landing, but these are the risks you take. Parramatta led 20-8 at the time. Ten minutes later, winger Eric Grothe extended that lead with a try and it was game over.
Eels centre Krisnan Inu said Burt's defusal boosted the team at the right time.
''It was a big play,'' he said. ''He pulled something out of his bag of tricks and for him to catch the ball and hang on to it when he hit the ground gave us all a lift. At that time, everyone was looking for a bit of a spark to start us up again.''
Eels coach Daniel Anderson added: ''Luke had a great game today and I think that's a measure of his confidence. We had a lot of very high performers today - Krisnan was one and 'Burty' was another.''
Burt already holds the record for most points in a game for the Eels, having twice scored 28. He actually touched down three times yesterday, but on the first occasion the try was disallowed by video referee Tim Mander for a push on a Newcastle player.
''I didn't think I'd pushed him that hard,'' Burt said. ''But it was, apparently, hard enough.''



http://www.smh.com.au/news/lhqnews/burt-keeps-parramatta-safe/2009/08/09/1249756210514.html
 
Fee

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The try that Burty missed out on because of the video ref was definatley a try. Luke only just touched the guy in front and its a no try, absolute rubbish, he hardly touched him. :crazy:
 
The Colonel

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Mander should have just awarded the try because it was McDonnell....

It was a shame because had he scored that there was a good chance he would have gone close to breaking his point scoring record for the club.
 
Stagger eel

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Luke Burt is a club legend who's form of late has been supurb, he's arguebly the most underated outside back in the game atm.
 
strider

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i think AFL should be offering him a $1m contract on the back of that grab .... it was a true specy

actually, in ALL honesty I reckon Burt would go ok at AFL - would be a great running player - can kick, agile, skillful, athletic, speed .... but i'd rather he stay with us for a yr or 2
 
Casper The Ghost

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We sat in the Eastern Terrace yesterday, soaking up the glorious sun. Luke scored and converted his individual try in the 1st half and when coming back into position for the kick off he gave a most fantastic smile that echoed his soul.

This guy is now almost the best player for the Eels. He is too valuable to be left out of this team this year or next. He is very happy playing winger and his confidence is sky high. He lifted the Eels in the early part of the second half when they were appearing sluggish. He did so many little things that may have went unnoticed (I primarily focused on his game yesterday) but after what I saw yesterday, he is ready and capable of playing State Of Origin.

Some of the tackles he pulled off on big fast men yesterday were awesome and the way he talked and talked and talked on the field organising his team mates ---- gees DA & PO you better upgrade Lukes contract. He will get better and better in his early 30's. He his now one of the best wingers in the world in either Union or League.

What a player!!!!
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I wonder if he will be the top try scorer & point scorer in NRL next year off the back of Tahu, Inu, Reddy, Mortimer, KK, Mateo etc.
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I could not find a photo of Luke's sky high catch in the early part of the 2nd half yesterday (WHAT A CATCH) so this photo will do for now.

You Are Awesome Luke Burt!!!!!!
Boooooo Casper
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Pazza

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strider said:
i think AFL should be offering him a $1m contract on the back of that grab .... it was a true specy

actually, in ALL honesty I reckon Burt would go ok at AFL - would be a great running player - can kick, agile, skillful, athletic, speed .... but i'd rather he stay with us for a yr or 2
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but in afl you dont need to be able to catch :lol:
 
forward pass

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Stagger eel said:
Luke Burt is a club legend who's form of late has been supurb, he's arguebly the most underated outside back in the game atm.
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Not by me. He only gets bagged by certain people on here who wouldn't have a f**ken clue.

He is our second highest points scorer of all time and should be treated with the respect that sort of record deserves. I honestly can't recall the last bad game he had. Here is a guy who plays his heart out every week, does some absolutely amazing things - yet still fails to get credit on here.

If my memory serves me correct, I make it twice he has kicked a field goal in extra time - both from 40 out and once kicked the winning goal in Extra time. I think there was another kick from the sideline against Manly right on fulltime which won us the match too. I am not a big wrap on him at Fullback - but as a winger he HAS to be in the side. In fact I can't imagine an Eels side without him.

I know a lot of clubs who would love to have him that's for sure.

Onya Burty !!
 
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