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Hull FC have confirmed that second rower Mike Burnett has joined Harlequins on a season long loan deal.
The 22-year-old has seen his chances limited with the Black and Whites because of heavy competition in the back row and the opportunity to gain regular first-team football in Super League has come at a good time.
Speaking to www.hullfc.com, Burnett said, “I’m really excited about it and looking forward to the move. It will be a good test for me playing regularly at Super League level and a good opportunity for me to develop my game.
“Playing at a higher intensity with Quins will help me improve my game and hopefully then I can come back to Hull and stake a claim for a regular place in the side.”
He added, “I spoke to Rich and he felt it was a good move for me to give me more first-team opportunities, test myself and help improve my all round game which should help me in the long run.
“I know I have to be patient at Hull. We have a strong pack of forwards, both at prop and in the back row where I can play, but if I know I work hard my time will come.
“It will be hard to dislodge any of the current guys in there as they are top players with bags of experience, so that is why this Quins move comes at a good time for me so I can continue to learn, come back a better player and give it a real crack at Hull in years to come.”
Burnett signed a three-year contract with Hull in 2009 after impressing in an extended run in the team, which was unfortunately cut short due to injury.
Since then he has struggled to force his way back into the reckoning, taking in a loan spell at Sheffield last season and despite heading away from the club once more, head coach Richard Agar still says he’s still very much in his plans.
“For us, Mike is an impressive young pro and a determined young man and I think Harlequins will see that in the player they have this season,” he said.
“We are well stocked in the back row at the moment and for a player like Mike, with his age and experience, he needs to be playing week in-week out to really benefit and we are grateful to Quins that they have been able to offer him that opportunity.
“Mike has the potential to develop into a top play, he has the right attitude and attributes to do that and this move will certainly aid his development.”
He added, “The aim for us at the end of the season will be for us to sit down, review his performances and look to renew his contract, so this is a good challenge for him.”
Burnett’s first competitive game could well be for Harlequins at Millenium Magic Weekend. Hull FC will also be in action against rivals Hull Kingston Rovers on the same weekend.
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www.hullfc.com/hullfc/contents/?p=7154
Hull FC have confirmed that second rower Mike Burnett has joined Harlequins on a season long loan deal.
The 22-year-old has seen his chances limited with the Black and Whites because of heavy competition in the back row and the opportunity to gain regular first-team football in Super League has come at a good time.
Speaking to www.hullfc.com, Burnett said, “I’m really excited about it and looking forward to the move. It will be a good test for me playing regularly at Super League level and a good opportunity for me to develop my game.
“Playing at a higher intensity with Quins will help me improve my game and hopefully then I can come back to Hull and stake a claim for a regular place in the side.”
He added, “I spoke to Rich and he felt it was a good move for me to give me more first-team opportunities, test myself and help improve my all round game which should help me in the long run.
“I know I have to be patient at Hull. We have a strong pack of forwards, both at prop and in the back row where I can play, but if I know I work hard my time will come.
“It will be hard to dislodge any of the current guys in there as they are top players with bags of experience, so that is why this Quins move comes at a good time for me so I can continue to learn, come back a better player and give it a real crack at Hull in years to come.”
Burnett signed a three-year contract with Hull in 2009 after impressing in an extended run in the team, which was unfortunately cut short due to injury.
Since then he has struggled to force his way back into the reckoning, taking in a loan spell at Sheffield last season and despite heading away from the club once more, head coach Richard Agar still says he’s still very much in his plans.
“For us, Mike is an impressive young pro and a determined young man and I think Harlequins will see that in the player they have this season,” he said.
“We are well stocked in the back row at the moment and for a player like Mike, with his age and experience, he needs to be playing week in-week out to really benefit and we are grateful to Quins that they have been able to offer him that opportunity.
“Mike has the potential to develop into a top play, he has the right attitude and attributes to do that and this move will certainly aid his development.”
He added, “The aim for us at the end of the season will be for us to sit down, review his performances and look to renew his contract, so this is a good challenge for him.”
Burnett’s first competitive game could well be for Harlequins at Millenium Magic Weekend. Hull FC will also be in action against rivals Hull Kingston Rovers on the same weekend.
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| Quote Standee="Standee"My only concern is the move to London, having done it myself in the past it can be a very lonely experience being that far away from family and friends, I am sure he'll get support from Quins and FC and I really hope it helps him prove his worth.'"
Its character building, being put out of your comfort zone.
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| Quote R.B.A="R.B.A"It is a great move for Burnett in that he will get much needed regular Super League rugby at Quins. From Hulls point of view i'm not so sure because i dont think there is a call back clause in the agreement and if he rips up trees down in London then Hull are likely to have competition for his signiture when his contract expires at the end of the season.'"
And how is this different from any other team having competition for OOC players? If he stayed and got gametime from Hull and ripped up trees, there would be competition for his signature, surely? If he stayed and didn't get gametime for Hull, it's fair to say he wouldn't be developing at all, particularly as he's lost a bit of momentum in his development. I don't see how Hull are losing out here. Good that this is another contract you've got the inside track on the clauses of. Have you posted the link to the interview with Berrigan where you said he talked about bringing in lawyers to write some clauses into his deal to safeguard against future tax legislation changes 3 years ago yet?  | | |
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| Quote Mrs Barista="Mrs Barista"Quote Mrs Barista="R.B.A"It is a great move for Burnett in that he will get much needed regular Super League rugby at Quins. From Hulls point of view i'm not so sure because i dont think there is a call back clause in the agreement and if he rips up trees down in London then Hull are likely to have competition for his signiture when his contract expires at the end of the season.'"
And how is this different from any other team having competition for OOC players? If he stayed and got gametime from Hull and ripped up trees, there would be competition for his signature, surely? If he stayed and didn't get gametime for Hull, it's fair to say he wouldn't be developing at all, particularly as he's lost a bit of momentum in his development. I don't see how Hull are losing out here. Good that this is another contract you've got the inside track on the clauses of. Have you posted the link to the interview with Berrigan where you said he talked about bringing in lawyers to write some clauses into his deal to safeguard against future tax legislation changes 3 years ago yet?
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There you go, expecting Rovers "moderators" to deal in facts, will you ever learn?
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| Quote Standee="Standee"There you go, expecting Rovers "moderators" to deal in facts, will you ever learn?
Has the never has been radio feckwhit lifted your ban yet?'"
Said commentator wasn't responsible AFAIK but I actually never got a PM notification of the ban. I think it was Mr R.B.A himself, but I guess I'll never know. Can anyone else on here endorse RBA's recollection of Berrigan doing an interview in 2007 where he talked about bringing in lawyers to render Hull FC responsible for ringfencing his net pay in the future event of legislative or tax changes, say in 2010? I honestly can't, but maybe it's my age. 
The more I think about this, the more I think it's a good idea for Burnett. I've always rated him highly, particulary when he debuted for the first team and looked a great prospect. He needs to recapture the momentum and is unfortunate to be in the one slot where we have strong and quality depth. Hope he does really well, then comes home next year. | | | |
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Hope I'm wrong and he has a good season for Quins but Burnett hasn't looked anything special in his appearances so far. Yes he's young but the best young players generally chisel out a spot for themselves early and hold it down regardless of the strength of competition for that place. That's how they begin to make their mark. Admittedly that's a tough prospect in the second row at Hull but if Burnett was a rising star maybe a couple of the others wouldn't have been signed/had their contracts extended recently. Obviously Quins see something positive by signing him. Nothing against him whatsoever like I say I hope he has a good season but if he had shown top quality in his appearances to date he would be playing at Hull in 2011.
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