His goal came in Richmond's round two encounter against University, after he had received a bump which gave him bad concussion.

He was in the dressing room at three quarter time, preparing to go to hospital, but decided to return to the field as the scores were close.

Against Melbourne at the MCG mid-season, Burns was reported for kicking an opponent and suspended for life by the VFL tribunal.

Once he left Richmond for good, he played at WAFL club East Fremantle and was a half forward flanker in their 1914 premiership side.

He was a premiership player again in 1918 and also appeared in losing Grand Finals over the next few years, mostly as a wingman.