Nine commentator Johnathan Thurston said Kyle Flanagan’s return to the NRL is a great opportunity.

Flanagan will become star recruit Matt Burton’s third halfback in five weeks at CommBank Stadium, following the demotions of Jake Averillo and the benched Brandon Wakeham.

He returns for the Bulldogs against the Premier Penrith on Sunday.

Thurston told Mark Levy it’s a great chance to impress the doubters but he must stay focused.

“He’s got to go out there and do a job for his team.”

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