This paid dividends, with Burton returning to career-best form, playing as a permanent forward and playing every game up until a two-game suspension in round 10. On his return, Burton struggled for form but then produced one of his best ever first-half performances against Collingwood in round 15, kicking four goals to give Adelaide a substantial half-time lead.
The move paid off for Burton, who returned to his peak form as a permanent forward and played every game until a two-game suspension in round 10. Upon his return, despite initial struggles, Burton produced one of his best performances against Collingwood in round 15, scoring four goals to establish a substantial lead for Adelaide at halftime.