NRL star Matt Burton is keen to switch to NFL punting, believing he could excel and earn a lucrative contract.
Bulldogs superstar Matt Burton has sensationally declared himself interested in becoming an NFL punter, saying of a potential $23 million switch: "I could definitely crack it if I come over".
Already boasting one of the biggest boots in NRL history, Burton has now revealed his interest in cracking American football after wowing locals with a series of signature bombing raids this week inside both Allegiant Stadium and the Raiders NFL headquarters.
On the eve of Canterbury's golden point win over St George Illawarra, the New York Post even revealed NFL scouts are interested in the Bulldogs No.6, while Australia's reigning Super Bowl winner Michael Dickson has also declared the NRL playmaker capable of crossing over.
Only weeks after helping his Seattle Seahawks to the Vince Lombardi trophy, Dickson has backed Burton to join him in the NFL kicking ranks, saying this week here Stateside: "I'm sure he could do it".
Only last year, Dickson re-signed with the Seahawks for $23.25 million over four years, making him the highest earning punter in the NFL.