Smug Panther
First Grade
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You missed my point. The problem with rugby league is every team copying each other. No reason in the world big 5/8s can't be a thing or even become the norm at some point. I won't use Freddy as an example because he's one of the best ever but even Barrett would kill it todayBlakes played 5/8 hes whole career. Never been a 13 and despite what you might think he lacked the kgs.
Not as big as youd think. 93kgs. And at the back end if his career at his biggest..
To put things in perspective burto is bigger than every other big 5/8 basically..
Hes currently 96 and has a lot of filling out to do..
Anasta was 97
Freddie finished at 96
Barrett 95
Austin 93 atm.
Take one look at burts and its obvious he will put on 5 or so kgs easy. Hes still a stick.
Hell finish at 102+ kgs easy. So wade graham territory.
Not that weight is a sole contributor to position but i just think hes a better playing when hes running the ball solely..
Big reason he was such an instant success last year