Panthers didn't want Burton until he became relevant (ie, Luai getting injured), and always played him out of position. They didn't respect him, that's why he asked for a release.Throw in Kikau and Salmon, there’s a few more Panthers to love.
What a load of crapPanthers didn't want Burton until he became relevant (ie, Luai getting injured), and always played him out of position. They didn't respect him, that's why he asked for a release.
It's common knowledge he wanted an early release to play five-eighth and link-up with Phil Gould again - and this was before Penrith won the 2001 GF. Penrith made Luai their priority (obviously, given he was always their give-eighth).What a load of crap