Pity that Burbo and like numerous good prospects has not been able to play footy at any level this season to develop their games and experience levels . Obviously has some real ability , regular junior S O O rep but when picked in the Manly 20 "s last season , apparently had some defensive issues playing out wide . Nothing that can not be addressed no doubt but with the likes of Suli , Harper , Funa , Parker and even possibly Walker as centre options going forward , maybe better for him to focus on a back row [ 2 nd row ] role . Has notable good speed and certainly in the open , good size to hit a hole and be effective , if he can get his defence to an adequate level ,should again be able to manage O K as a back rower or utility bench role in the short term . Other 2 nd row contenders now also of course with Haumole , Siro , Jet Ski and maybe Schuster , Good situation if Jake , Tom and Ben can be regular Manly team mates , really up to Ben however to realize his undoubted potential and make it in i st grade for Manly