Player Watch #45 Thomas Burton

[clark1980]

not sure he holds his spot when others become available but has done brilliantly from where he was placed a few months ago. running the lines really well and I'd imagine doing exactly what the coaches are asking of him. will have a few more weeks to maybe cement a spot. as others have said needs a bit more size.

 

[Spluff]

Maybe playing a bit earlier then he would have otherwise debuted, but he's done well. Showed a bit today.

I remember his disposal was a knock ahead of the draft, but he used it well. Made some smart decisions.

 

[tigs2010]

Our new lambo to help the ferraris

 

[Grockadoc]

IN the top 10 high rated players on the ground according to Wheelo. Massively underrated game.

 

[fargothegreat]

Being so light definitely affects his output atm, but he still has an impact, and that impact will only grow.

 

[Punt Road Feral]

Think he has slotted into a tough role very nicely. Not even a single post in his thread.

Good decision making to draw a player for Jonty's first and reckon he got a nice little tap over top that led to Jonty's second.

I’ve seen enough to think he’ll ’make it’

Does some serious gut running out there and this is from a guy whose come in as a late recruit.

It’s not glamorous as a HF but somebody has to do it.

 

[db26]

I'm seeing Kane Lambert

23

Kane Lambert

Age

34

Ht

178cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.7

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.5

5star

G

0.6

4star

D

17.3

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.6

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.1

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.2

3star

a lot in him.

 

[1tsp]

Bit of a sieve defensively. His defensive presence is a near negative at this point.

but 15 touches all coming from open play (no FF and marks), 5 of them as I50s off a HFF in game 2 is great. Forward thinking game that's got solid fundamentals, despite the evident physical development required.

Blokes can run and tackle all day in that position but if you can't find the pill, you're just a highlight merchant at best, and a liability at worst. Late stage Jack Graham

17

Jack Graham

Age

28

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.8

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

6.3

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.2

4star

D

14.0

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

7.0

5star

CL

3.2

5star

was in the middle somewhere and was extremely forgettable and frankly ineffective.

He'll be torn to shreds in a few games this year but will be okay in the long run because of his game intelligence - staying loose, playing within limits, natural understanding of play in that area of the ground.

 

[SouthernStripes]

Just rewatched the second half and this kid had a great 3rd quarter. Delivered heaps of quality ball inside 50. He must be feeling awesome after having to work so friggin hard to get in the squad

 

[fargothegreat]

Bit of a sieve defensively. His defensive presence is a near negative at this point.

but 15 touches all coming from open play (no FF and marks), 5 of them as I50s off a HFF in game 2 is great. Forward thinking game that's got solid fundamentals, despite the evident physical development required.

Blokes can run and tackle all day in that position but if you can't find the pill, you're just a highlight merchant at best, and a liability at worst. Late stage Jack Graham was in the middle somewhere and was extremely forgettable and frankly ineffective.

He'll be torn to shreds in a few games this year but will be okay in the long run because of his game intelligence - staying loose, playing within limits, natural understanding of play in that area of the ground.

His tackle pressure was fine in the VFL. I think it's just a body size thing.

 

[Wavvey]

Think we have found one here

 

[Morro]

Just rewatched the second half and this kid had a great 3rd quarter. Delivered heaps of quality ball inside 50. He must be feeling awesome after having to work so friggin hard to get in the squad

Was going to say the say the same, what a story and effectively a freebie the way it worked out.

 

[prodigy]

Smart player. Smart players are crucial.
We haven't had many over the past handful of years.

 

[Joey longshadow]

This kid apparently is a sponge .turns up everywhere with a notebook and pen.now he knows he can be good enough at the level ..very short pre season ..He's the guy who will do the extra sessions off his own bat and he will be in very good nick at the start of next season ..he will work on his size and strength ..he will add to his already high level of endurance ..I agree with people comparing him to Kane Lambert

23

Kane Lambert

Age

34

Ht

178cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.7

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.5

5star

G

0.6

4star

D

17.3

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.6

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.1

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.2

3star

..will become invaluable

 

[RichoLedio]

If he is going to be the next Lambert we need to find him a Marcon

 

[Madtiger2006]

Been pretty good. Keep playing him

 

[SweetD]

**** he's tiny hey

I reckon him being in the squad allows Seth to sit closer towards the goals too which is nice

 

[tony__montana]

Running machine with high game iq, what’s not to like?

 

[Tanski]

Really liked his game, no surprises at his distance covered post match, defensive running was huge

 

[THE_GUN]

Ironic that people are comparing him to Kane Lambert

23

Kane Lambert

Age

34

Ht

178cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.7

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.5

5star

G

0.6

4star

D

17.3

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.6

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.1

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.2

3star

in many ways

lambert didn't have an easy path to AFL and had to do a few years at VFL before finally being selected and making himself a premiership player and a loved and admired Richmond player.

Also Burton is the exact same height as Lambert and didnt have an easy pathway onto a list after being passed up in the draft and had to work his butt off to get a spot.

As others have mentioned he will need a couple of seasons to het his body strong enough and hopefully increase his running even more in a pro-environment and few preseasons.

Now that he is on a list and played his 2nd game hop he see's a career in the waiting for himself

 

[Daka]

I hope we don't make any changes other than Prestia, you can't change a team that won first game of the year.

 

[THE_GUN]

I hope we don't make any changes other than Prestia, you can't change a team that won first game of the year.

I hope we make 2 changes
Out : Prestia ( inj ) Broad ( rested )
In : Taranto , Trainor

 

[The Mighty]

Kane Lambert

23

Kane Lambert

Age

34

Ht

178cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.7

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.5

5star

G

0.6

4star

D

17.3

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.6

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.1

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.2

3star

esque

 

[Lord of the Wings]

Worked out why he didn’t get drafted. Pulled out of mark going back with flight. Horrible look

 

[SouthernStripes]

Worked out why he didn’t get drafted. Pulled out of mark going back with flight. Horrible look

I reckon he’d be filthy at himself for that and won’t see it again.