Burt re-signs with Eels

[Hellsy]

He's worth every cent of whatever it is he is paid, great clubman and great player.

 

[Craig Johnston]

here we go again

 

[84 Baby]

Does it matter??

Whatever the bloke has signed for it is a bargain.....

He's worth every cent of whatever it is he is paid, great clubman and great player.

IMO he does and hasn't done as much for the club as Cayless (not a crack at Burty, I agree he is worth every cent) yet Cayless is apparently an overpaid hack. So every player no matter who has an upper limit

 

[Craig Johnston]

IMO he does and hasn't done as much for the club as Cayless (not a crack at Burty, I agree he is worth every cent) yet Cayless is apparently an overpaid hack. So every player no matter who has an upper limit

context and reality wow never thought it was possible here

 

[The Colonel]

here we go again

Settle diddums..... unfortunately it will be difficult to confirm your request.

The fact is it is around $20,000 less than whatever he signed for last time.

 

[Hellsy]

I've never called Cayless an overpaid hack 84, so your comment is moot with me. If I was asked the same question of Cayless I'd have given the same answer. So your point is?

 

[Gordy]

I too was a disbeliever, but Luke's form in the past couple of years or so has been fantastic and his kicking has been sensational as well. Well done Luke.

:thumb

 

[Stagger eel]

context and reality wow never thought it was possible here

the fact that you've spent more time making a fuss about people's reactions about this thread goes to show that this has rattled you like a petulent child, get over yourself.

now about that "best ever" comment....

 

[Craig Johnston]

the fact that you've spent more time making a fuss about people's reactions about this thread goes to show that this has rattled you like a petulent child, get over yourself.

now about that "best ever" comment....

:lol: are you serious? 84baby's post assures me that as great a clubman burt is, there are other posters here capable of recognising his limitations and don't resort to brushing off a legitimate question when one questions burt's value.

the salary cap is a reality and with it goes difficult decisions about players at the backend of their careers. that's the facts of life today in the nrl. if burt resigned for 200-250k then i would be saying that is a bollocks deal and we should resign inu for similar coin,

i'm prepared to go with the popular notion here that is a fair way sub that amount and have merely asked if anyone has anything substantive. god forbid that this is a forum and that you blokes rattle off about other not as popular players contracts on a whim.

funny you use the term petulant child, i agree there is petulance in this thread, but it ain't from me

 

[JessEel]

wouldn't it be great if he finally got that country jerseey..Jessie poo weave your magic!

I've tried every year!! and will try again this year!! :lol:
It's probably my whinging that gets him ruled out!

Even more reasons to love Burty. Didn't Burt take a pay cut off his last contract as well?


http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...-paycut-revealed/story-e6frexnr-1225842075157

wow... for a guy with 2 young kids, that's a big call! <3 Burty!

 

[Stagger eel]

:lol: are you serious? 84baby's post assures me that as great a clubman burt is, there are other posters here capable of recognising his limitations and don't resort to brushing off a legitimate question when one questions burt's value.

the salary cap is a reality and with it goes difficult decisions about players at the backend of their careers. that's the facts of life today in the nrl. if burt resigned for 200-250k then i would be saying that is a bollocks deal and we should resign inu for similar coin,

i'm prepared to go with the popular notion here that is a fair way sub that amount and have merely asked if anyone has anything substantive. god forbid that this is a forum and that you blokes rattle off about other not as popular players contracts on a whim.

funny you use the term petulant child, i agree there is petulance in this thread, but it ain't from me

well you've picked the wrong bloke to argue, because I for one loathe the thought giving it to a player representing our club, so don't even bother going there with me..

the fact that you believe that INU is worth more than Burt is in itself still arguble and you have no facts other than potential to back it up,

youve completely missed the point with this thread, we are celebrating the fact that his achieved what he has at this club as we do with any player playing 100, 200 or 267 at this club.

as for his pay packet, my information is that he was on a very moderate pay packet and has taken even less this time as the article rightly stated, you can form your own conclusions what that is.

 

[84 Baby]

I've never called Cayless an overpaid hack 84, so your comment is moot with me. If I was asked the same question of Cayless I'd have given the same answer. So your point is?

Sorry I wasn't having a go at you, just there are others who believe Cayless should be booted. I haven't matched this thread to the Slothfield Plan one so I don't know if there are some saying one thing for Burt, another for Caylo, so it may have been an unfounded point on my part. If the NRL came out and said every team has to sign all their players up to new contracts, Hindy, Caylo and Burty would 123 on my list. They've put in so much to the club, they fully deserve whatever the club can give them and more.

 

[84 Baby]

:lol: are you serious? 84baby's post assures me that as great a clubman burt is, there are other posters here capable of recognising his limitations and don't resort to brushing off a legitimate question when one questions burt's value.

the salary cap is a reality and with it goes difficult decisions about players at the backend of their careers. that's the facts of life today in the nrl. if burt resigned for 200-250k then i would be saying that is a bollocks deal and we should resign inu for similar coin,

i'm prepared to go with the popular notion here that is a fair way sub that amount and have merely asked if anyone has anything substantive. god forbid that this is a forum and that you blokes rattle off about other not as popular players contracts on a whim.

funny you use the term petulant child, i agree there is petulance in this thread, but it ain't from me

the only problem with that is I actually think Burt is in a renaissance and in career best form.

There is an upper limit to what I would offer him to be part of the team. There is no limit to what I would offer him to be part of the club. That's the consequences of a salary cap

 

[Stagger eel]

Sorry I wasn't having a go at you, just there are others who believe Cayless should be booted. I haven't matched this thread to the Slothfield Plan one so I don't know if there are some saying one thing for Burt, another for Caylo, so it may have been an unfounded point on my part. If the NRL came out and said every team has to sign all their players up to new contracts, Hindy, Caylo and Burty would 123 on my list. They've put in so much to the club, they fully deserve whatever the club can give them and more.

I'm not sure whether I agree with the choice of words, would not offering a contract be regarded as booted??

 

[84 Baby]

I'm not sure whether I agree with the choice of words, would not offering a contract be regarded as booted??

In previous threads there are people who believe the club should let Cayless go as he isn't playing up to his salary, in this regard it would be a booting. In fact, just going off last week's game, not offering him a contract would be a booting regardless of the reasons you can come up with. He showed that his heart is fully in the club for this season last Friday and unless he says he's retiring or moving elsewhere the club should offer him a contract for the same reasons they offered Burt a contract. My original post was a crack at anyone who congratulated Burt on being a great clubman, but also doesn't want the club to re-sign Cayless

 

[Stagger eel]

In previous threads there are people who believe the club should let Cayless go as he isn't playing up to his salary, in this regard it would be a booting. In fact, just going off last week's game, not offering him a contract would be a booting regardless of the reasons you can come up with. He showed that his heart is fully in the club for this season last Friday and unless he says he's retiring or moving elsewhere the club should offer him a contract for the same reasons they offered Burt a contract. My original post was a crack at anyone who congratulated Burt on being a great clubman, but also doesn't want the club to re-sign Cayless

I'm not sure whether it would include many people in this thread, certainly doesn't for this black duck.

 

[Avenger]

I would give the the captaincy to Luke Burt if Cayless retires at the end of the season.

 

[JessEel]

I would give the the captaincy to Luke Burt if Cayless retires at the end of the season.

!! :lol:

If this were Facebook i'd be all JESS LIKES THIS!! :lol:


Not many winger/captains around are there? Covell..?

 

[Suitman]

I would give the the captaincy to Luke Burt if Cayless retires at the end of the season.

That might be the lure that keeps Mateo at the club.

Suity

 

[Avenger]

!! :lol:

If this were Facebook i'd be all JESS LIKES THIS!! :lol:


Not many winger/captains around are there? Covell..?

Warren Boland was a famous one. I was so wrong about Burt, I absolutely admire and respect now.

It must be my age. I also really like Jeff Robson.