Matt Burton

Matt Burton (born 14 March 2000) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL.

Matt Burton
Personal information
Full nameMatthew Burton
Born (2000-03-14) 14 March 2000
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight96 kg (15 st 2 lb)
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019–21 Penrith Panthers 32 20 6 1 93
2022– Canterbury Bulldogs 8 0 6 0 12
Total 40 20 12 1 105
As of 30 April 2022
Source: [1]

He previously played for the Penrith Panthers with whom he won the 2021 NRL Grand Final with as a centre.

Background

Burton was born in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. He was educated at St Johns College, Dubbo.

He played his junior rugby league for St Johns, Dubbo and Dubbo CYMS in the Group 11 Rugby League before being signed by the Penrith Panthers.[2]

Playing career

2019

Burton made his first grade debut for Penrith against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in round 21 of the 2019 NRL season which ended in a 26–20 victory for Penrith at Panthers Stadium.[3][4]

2020

In round 3 of the 2020 NRL season, Burton missed five field goal attempts including one which struck the post as Penrith played out a 14-14 draw with the Newcastle Knights at an empty Campbelltown Sports Ground.[5]

In round 4 of the 2020 NRL season, Burton scored two tries as Penrith defeated the New Zealand Warriors 26-0 at Campbelltown Sports Ground.[6]

On 25 November 2020, Burton signed a three- year deal with Canterbury commencing in 2022.[7]

2021

In round 11 of the 2021 NRL season, Burton scored a hat-trick in Penrith's 56-12 victory over South Sydney.[8] In round 14, Burton scored two tries in a 19-18 loss against Cronulla-Sutherland.[9]

In round 16, he kicked a field goal with one minute remaining as Penrith defeated Parramatta 13-12 in front of an empty BlueBet Stadium.[10] In round 21, Burton scored two tries and kicked four goals in Penrith's 20-14 victory over the Sydney Roosters.[11] On 27 September, Burton was named Dally M Centre of the year alongside Melbourne's Justin Olam.[12]

Burton played a total of 26 games for Penrith in the 2021 NRL season including the club's 2021 NRL Grand Final victory over South Sydney. Burton scored the opening try in the final as Penrith held on to win 14-12.[13]

2022

In round 1 of the 2022 NRL season, Burton made his club debut for Canterbury in their 6-4 victory against North Queensland at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.[14] In Round 8, Burton led the Bulldogs to a crucial 16-12 win over the Sydney Roosters with an excellent 40/20 which in the ensuing set led to a try for Jayden Okunbor in the corner. Burton also kicked two goals, converting one of Josh Addo-Carr's tries and Okunbor's.

References
  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "From Jersey Flegg to the NRL for Penrith's man of mystery". SMH Sport. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  3. "NRL Round 21 team announcements". NRL.com. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  4. "Penrith rookies hold out Cronulla in NRL". 7 News. 9 August 2019.
  5. "Penrith v Newcastle Matt Burton missed five field goals". www.foxsports.com.au. 31 May 2020.
  6. "Matt Burton Penrith Panthers v Warriors". www.foxsports.com.au. 5 June 2020.
  7. "Burton to join Dogs in 2022 but no early release from Panthers". www.nrl.com. 24 November 2020.
  8. "Souths duo fall flat in Blues battle as 'untouchable' Panther carves up on home soil: 3 Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au. 23 May 2021.
  9. "Cronulla Sharks pip Penrith Panthers 19-18, Manly Sea Eagles thrash North Queensland Cowboys 50-18". ABC News. 11 June 2021.
  10. "Matt Burton field goal enough for Panthers win as Mitchell Moses butchers final-minute victory shot". wwos.nine.com.au.
  11. "Panthers star's 'Fittler-esque' masterclass, Blueprint to beat Roosters revealed: 3 Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au. 7 August 2021.
  12. McMurtry, Andrew (27 September 2021). "2021 NRL Dally M Awards Live: Tom Trbojevic crowned NRL's best". News.com.au — Australia's Leading News Site.
  13. "One of finest NRL grand finals of all time provides cure to difficult season". www.theguardian.com. 3 October 2021.
  14. "Canterbury Bulldogs edge North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville, Parramatta Eels beat Gold Coast Titans". www.msn.com.
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