Career
Burt started his career in 1956, with Ballarat Football League club Redan. He made four appearances for Essendon in the 1959 VFL season, on a permit. A follower, Burt continued playing for Redan until being appointed captain-coach of Cressy in 1961.
He steered Cressy to a premiership on his first attempt and did the same for Newlyn in 1962.
From 1963 to 1965, Burt played for Kyneton in the Bendigo Football League. He returned to the Ballarat league in 1966 to captain-coach Daylesford.
