Brett Burton 5321102 226062219 2008-07-16T17:36:56Z Washburnmav 7436618 Reverted [[WP:AGF|good faith]] edits by [[Special:Contributions/203.129.150.96|203.129.150.96]]; Unconstructive edit, made information more convoluded then before. ([[WP:TW|TW]]) {{Infobox afl player |image name=Replace this image male.svg <!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] --> | | firstname = Brett | lastname = Burton | image name = Brett burton.jpg | image capt = In action for the Dream Team | | birthdate = {{Birth date and age|1978|5|4|mf=y}} | birthplace = | originalteam = [[Woodville-West Torrens Football Club|Woodville West Torrens]] |heightweight = 185cm / 78kg | dead = alive | deathdate = | deathplace = | debutdate = Round 1, [[March 27]], [[1999]] | debutteam = [[Adelaide Football Club|Adelaide]] | debutopponent = [[Western Bulldogs]] | debutstadium = [[AAMI Stadium]] | playingteams = [[Adelaide Football Club|Adelaide]] (1999-) 151 games, 208 goals | coach = notcoach | coachingteams = | statsend = 2007 | careerhighlights = <BR> *25 Career Brownlow Medal votes }} '''Brett Burton''' (born [[May 4]], [[1978]]) is an [[Australian rules football]]er in the [[Australian Football League]]. He was picked up at Pick 16 in the [[1998 AFL Draft#National Draft|1998 AFL Draft]] and is noted for his spectacular high marking and freakish goal sense. ==1999-2001 seasons== Debuting with the [[Adelaide Football Club|Adelaide Crows]] as a 20-year-old, Burton immediately made a difference in the team. He scored 25 goals in his first season in [[1999 AFL season|1999]], and picked up 22 disposals in the game against [[Geelong Football Club|Geelong]] in Round 14. He played every game except one, averaging 13 disposals. The next year he sustained several minor injuries that restricted his season to just nine games. He averaged 15 disposals and kicked eight goals, which was a good sign for the Crows. He only played 14 games the next year, including his first final, and kicked 14 goals along the way. Was nicknamed the "Birdman" by [[Michael McLean (broadcaster)|Mike McLean]] from [[Triple M]] Football due to his high marking. The name has stuck for the duration of his career. ==2002 season== [[2002 AFL season|2002]] was a great year for him, playing all 25 games. He kicked six in a game against [[West Coast Eagles|West Coast]], as well as kicking four goals on four other occasions. He kicked 52.35 of the year, making him the Crows' leading goal scorer. He also set up numerous chances for others, averaging 11 disposals in a largely forward role. ==2003 season== Burton once again was troubled with injury like in [[2001 AFL season|2001]], missing out on eight games from rounds three to 11. Nonetheless, he averaged 21 disposals playing in a role that moved him up the field. He also kicked 23 goals from his 16 games, and took some [[specky|spectacular marks]] which gave him the nickname 'Birdman'. ==2004 season== [[2004 AFL season|2004]] wasn't great for [[Adelaide Football Club|Adelaide]], but it was even worse for Burton. After playing the first eight games, he missed the next couple. He returned in Round 11 only to injure himself again which kept him out for a further seven games. He played just 13 games for the year, and he struggled for consistency. However, he was still able to average 20 disposals per game, but didn't contribute much in the way of scoring, managing only eight goals for the year. ==2005-2006 seasons== As the Crows flew high in [[2005 AFL season|2005]], so did Burton. He played 20 games, averaging 20 disposals and kicking 14 goals, having also assisted in the scoring of many others. He kicked three goals in a win against the [[Western Bulldogs]]. In [[2006 AFL season|2006]], Burton has started to become a vital goalkicker, kicking 27 goals from his first 10 games. He has also taken a few huge speckies in front of 45,000+ [[AAMI Stadium]] crowds. ==2007-2008 seasons== In 2007 Burton started of the year by injuring his knee in round 1 of the season but despite this he played on due to the Crows' injury ravaged squad but could not play on and had to have minor surgery on it at the end of round 8. On his return the Crows pushed him forward and he helped the Crows grab on to eighth spot and compete in the finals, but despite a strong showing from Burton the Crows could not over come [[Hawthorn Football Club|Hawthorn]] in the Elimination Final and their Season '07 campaign was over. As 2008 came Burton was able to complete a full pre-season for the first time since he was at the club, with results immediately showing with Burton having strong performances in the [[NAB Cup]]. When season 2008 began Burton was now playing as a permanent Forward and was the Crows' main go to guy and started of with a good performance in the first game of the season kicking 5 goals and this form continued with Burton being in the Crows best players constantly before being suspended in round 10 against Essendon. When returning Burton had a couple of downers but all that seemed to change when he booted 4 goals in the first half against [[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]] and looked promising before disaster struck. ==Knee Injury, Rd 15, 2008 Vs Collingwood== Burton arguably having his best season ever with 34 goals so far for the year was struck down with a knee injury. The incident occurred early in the third quarter against Collingwood, while tussling with his opponent [[Harry O'Brien]] Burton went to change direction to follow the ball before falling down and clutching his left knee. The [[stretcher]] was brought out for Burton who was lying on the [[MCG]] turf in agony with the Adelaide Crows trainers and medical staff gathered around him. Replays then showed the incident with Burton's left leg jarring in the ground when he went to change direction, he then was taken off the ground with the Mobile stretcher. Later that day the [[Adelaide Football Club]] revealed that Burton had torn his left [[Anterior Cruciate Ligament]] and could be out of Football for 12 months if he undergoes the regular total Knee Reconstruction. ==Career AFL Stats== *'''Games''' - 128 *'''Disposals''' - 2068 *'''Av Disp per game''' - 16 *'''Goals''' - 171 *'''Behinds''' - 111 *'''Accuarcy''' - 61% ==External links== *{{Adelplayer|ref=13942}} *{{AflRleague|ref=B/Brett_Burton.html}} {{Adelaide player squad}} {{2008 Dream Team players}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Burton, Brett}} [[Category:Adelaide Football Club players]] [[Category:1978 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Woodville-West Torrens Football Club players]]