Burton is apparently on about 500k next season and 600k the following. But after that his 2024 season is in his option.
Two things will happen. He will be upgraded now from 500k to 750k for the next 3 seasons or he will demand 1 mill a season in 2024 onwards.
Burton and his manager knows if he was on the open market now he would of gotten 1 million a season or very very close.
Dolphins,Brisbane,Cowboys,Titans,Raiders,Sharks,Tigers all would of sent it into a war. He made a huge financial error.
Dogs have a bargain. But if they think he will take up his 2024 player option they are dreaming. Not with a pay rise now.