Homesick Canberra Raiders youngster Anthony Milford eyes Brisbane Broncos move

[CJ42]

I'm a glass half full kinda guy when it comes to my sport teams, but I'm pretty excited that we have Milford for the year. Gives us a year to develope/hunt a replacement and I love watching him play, it will suck next year but bring on this one.

[-PJ-]

every time Milford get the ball or puts on some amazing footwork or scores a try I hope we are not going to hear the words "Brisbane bound".

[simo]

every time Milford get the ball or puts on some amazing footwork or scores a try I hope we are not going to hear the words "Brisbane bound".

we will hear that all year, they will talk about it every game just as they did when maloney was roosters bound. it never mattered what he did good for the warriors it was always "and thats why the roosters have signed this special talent, the roosters are going to be a great side with this guy there, go the rooster etc"

[greeneyed]

Raiders star Anthony Milford denies seeking release from club

Canberra star Anthony Milford denies he sought a release to join the Brisbane Broncos this year and wants to finish his career with the Raiders ''on a big note''.

In his first press conference since confirming he would honour the final year of his contract with the Raiders before joining the Broncos from 2015, Milford said he hadn't asked to be granted an early exit so he could be closer to his Brisbane-based family.

''No, (I am) just focusing on the Raiders and the training for the games coming up,'' Milford said.

''I'm concentrating on this year and trying to go out on a big note.''

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... 30jwz.html

[Nick]

At this point, if Anthony Milford or his manager released a presser telling me the sky was blue, i'd walk out and check it myself.

[greeneyed]

I don't know who was giving those quotes to The Courier Mail then...

[cat]

I might be sweet and naïve but as long as Milford is playing for the Raiders this year there is still hope he stays on beyond 2014.

We all thought Papa was gone and look what happened, I don't care how "water tight" the contract is, we have seen time and again they are not worth the paper they are written on

I for one am going to give Milford lots of Raiders love this year and enjoy seeing him play.
Who knows what will happen here and at the broncos

[PrimetimeRaider]

At this point, if Anthony Milford or his manager released a presser telling me the sky was blue, i'd walk out and check it myself.

I'd like to hear Pillington's thoughts before I checked.

[cat]

At this point, if Anthony Milford or his manager released a presser telling me the sky was blue, i'd walk out and check it myself.

I'd like to hear Pillington's thoughts before I checked.

on the sky being blue or milford not asking for a release?

[CJ42]

At this point, if Anthony Milford or his manager released a presser telling me the sky was blue, i'd walk out and check it myself.

I'd like to hear Pillington's thoughts before I checked.

He is on a total media ban by the looks of things is he even around any more? Lol

[Green eyed Mick]

I don't know who was giving those quotes to The Courier Mail then...

I wouldn't put it past the CM to just make **** up. They do it all the time during the SOO period

[greeneyed]

I don't know who was giving those quotes to The Courier Mail then...

I wouldn't put it past the CM to just make **** up. They do it all the time during the SOO period

Can't recall them being denied...

[Raider Bell]

You can't have it both ways GE, either the CM is a rag that prints lies all the time OR they print the truth about Milford and the QLD team.

It's laughable to think they turn into angels come SOO.

[Bay 67]

The anger that people have on this situation needs to be directed towards the Broncos.

They were trying to manipulate a situation to get a kid out of a contract. The Courier Mail and News Ltd was more than happy to help out.

Facts and Rugby League reporting are very distant and estranged cousins.

I agree he hasn't handled it well, but I know I didn't handle most things well, and made some bad choices at the age of 19.

Anyone who boos Milford this year is not a true fan of the club.

Any action that demotivates a potential star player is dumb.

Not sure about everyone else, but I want every player to play to their talent while they play in the green.

Save your boos for the Broncos. I'll be letting rip at Canberra Stadium from 7.00pm on Monday 9 June.

[cat]

The anger that people have on this situation needs to be directed towards the Broncos.

They were trying to manipulate a situation to get a kid out of a contract. The Courier Mail and News Ltd was more than happy to help out.

Facts and Rugby League reporting are very distant and estranged cousins.

I agree he hasn't handled it well, but I know I didn't handle most things well, and made some bad choices at the age of 19.

Anyone who boos Milford this year is not a true fan of the club.

Any action that demotivates a potential star player is dumb.

Not sure about everyone else, but I want every player to play to their talent while they play in the green.

Save your boos for the Broncos. I'll be letting rip at Canberra Stadium from 7.00pm on Monday 9 June.

with us booing the sharks, broncos, eels, dragons and roosters there is going to be a lot of feeling in Canberra stadium this season

[Raidersrawesome]

All we can ask is that he puts in , has the right attitude.

Time will tell , I think he will though , he's young and he wants to prove himself as a professional footballer.

[The Nickman]

I don't know who was giving those quotes to The Courier Mail then...

I wouldn't put it past the CM to just make **** up. They do it all the time during the SOO period

Can't recall them being denied...

That's exactly my thoughts. If it really was the Courier Mail "just making **** up" then surely SOMEONE would've denied it.

Smoke, fire, blah blah blah.

[Toviii]

First he asked for a release, now he denies it, who cares? He's back in Canberra for 2014 and that seems to be final.

I'm prepared to keep all the off-season BS in the past if he continues to put in for the Raiders next year.

[Brew]

How can he say he didn't ask for a release. I remember when he signed with the Broncos the same day the Raiders released a statement saying he would be here in 2014 and he was still in Samoa, he then came home from Samoa and was upset that the Raiders released a statement saying he would remain at the club on 2014 and said he hadn't confirmed he was staying.

Anyway glad he is playing, could be the difference between making the 8 or not. Can't wait for the footy.

[greeneyed]

Campese tips big 2014 for Milford

Brisbane-bound utility Anthony Milford is expected to put in a big year at fullback in his last season at the Raiders, according to club captain Terry Campese.

"This happens all the time in football, it's a professional sport. His decision was family-based, you can't hold that against people, it's about getting out there and playing football," Campese told reporters as the Raiders returned to training on Thursday.

"He wants to make this a big year, he wants to play Origin, he's going to put his best foot forward with the team and the players are excited to play with him."

"He's a footballer, footballers are competitive and when they get out on the football field they want to win games," he said. "It's no different with Tone – he's a competitor, he wants to win and I can't wait to play alongside him again this year."

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/campese-tips-big-201 ... fault.aspx

[The Nickman]

I love how they're all tipping each other for a big season.

Has anyone tipped Tilsey for a big one yet??

[-TW-]

It's a wonder pillow hasn't been out and said they want to build the gio fortress

[greeneyed]

I want fullback jersey at Canberra Raiders, declares star youngster Anthony Milford

HE'S been earmarked as a future NRL halves star, but young gun Anthony Milford wants to stay at fullback in his final year for Canberra and has no intention of breaking up the combination between captain Terry Campese and Josh McCrone.

"They've got a good combo going, I'm happy at the back,'' Milford said at Raiders pre-season training today.

"But that will come down to injuries. Wherever I can do my thing for the team, that's where I'll be.''

"At fullback he can learn a lot, and he did win the Mal Meninga Medal when he played fullback,'' Raiders captain Terry Campese said. "But he's definitely a half for the future.''

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/i-want ... 6798352658

[PrimetimeRaider]

It's a wonder pillow hasn't been out and said they want to build the gio fortress

He's still trying to get his money back from the last fortress he tried to build.

[Manbush]

I don't know who was giving those quotes to The Courier Mail then...

I wouldn't put it past the CM to just make **** up. They do it all the time during the SOO period

Can't recall them being denied...

Where's the quote from Milf denying it, can't find one.

[BigPapa]

Let Milf play fullback for the hole year in the 20's tho lol

[yurithe1]

The anger that people have on this situation needs to be directed towards the Broncos.

They were trying to manipulate a situation to get a kid out of a contract. The Courier Mail and News Ltd was more than happy to help out.

Facts and Rugby League reporting are very distant and estranged cousins.

I agree he hasn't handled it well, but I know I didn't handle most things well, and made some bad choices at the age of 19.

Anyone who boos Milford this year is not a true fan of the club.

Any action that demotivates a potential star player is dumb.

Not sure about everyone else, but I want every player to play to their talent while they play in the green.

Save your boos for the Broncos. I'll be letting rip at Canberra Stadium from 7.00pm on Monday 9 June.

with us booing the sharks, broncos, eels, dragons and roosters there is going to be a lot of feeling in Canberra stadium this season

Let's hope so

One thing to keep in mind with the CM: it's a News Ltd rag and News Ltd is the Broncos' major shareholder. All of those rags pander to whichever city they happen to be in.

[ForeverMcCrone]

I don't understand. His manager asked for a release and advised you wanted to be back home because your homesick and want to be with your family, but then you say this in the article which is it Milford?

In his first press conference since confirming he would honour the final year of his contract with the Raiders before joining the Broncos from 2015, Milford said he hadn't asked to be granted an early exit so he could be closer to his Brisbane-based family.

[ForeverMcCrone]

I want fullback jersey at Canberra Raiders, declares star youngster Anthony Milford

Well then you should have signed on for 2015. I want a million dollars but didn't your parents teach you I want doesn't get. I wanted you to talk to the fans to be honest about what was going on but you were cryptic and now say you didn't seek a release. Just be honest, and prove to the fans and the coaches you deserve it and earn it for 2014. Because your going it shouldn't just be given to you. Sure if you earn it and your the best player on the park you can have it. But I ain't cheering or booing you, it will just be a meh but I'll cheer the other 16 players on the field and the team when your on.

[The Nickman]

Yeah, get into 'im, Dazza!

[Green eyed Mick]

I don't understand. His manager asked for a release and advised you wanted to be back home because your homesick and want to be with your family, but then you say this in the article which is it Milford?

In his first press conference since confirming he would honour the final year of his contract with the Raiders before joining the Broncos from 2015, Milford said he hadn't asked to be granted an early exit so he could be closer to his Brisbane-based family.

Lot's of possibilities. Best not to think about it.

Of course it won't be the end of the whole Milford saga. I expect in the lead up to June 30 we will hear more from Milford, Ayoub and the Broncs

[Raidersrawesome]

Anthony Milford says he determined to depart Raiders 'on a big note'

Canberra star Anthony Milford denies he continued pushing for a release to join the Brisbane Broncos in 2014 and is committed to finishing his time with the Raiders ''on a big note''.

In his first press conference since confirming he would honour the final year of his contract with the Raiders before joining the Broncos from 2015, Milford also expressed his desire to continue at fullback for the Raiders.

Milford's contractual drama at the Raiders has been drawn out since August, when he initially asked Canberra for a release to be closer to family in Brisbane.

Despite signing with the Broncos for 2015, Milford denied he continued to pursue an early transfer.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... 30kmf.html

[-PJ-]

that's a great attitude Milf, wait till he starts stepping through defensive lines and making opposition players look stoopid. how can anybody not cheer that ?

4 weeks till trials, bring it.

[Nick]

the **** couldnt lie straight in bed.

[ForeverMcCrone]

Yeah, get into 'im, Dazza!

Hahaha Ohh Nick keep up the good work. Love it :-D just annoys me the way it's played out. I get that players leave and that's fine, just wish he had of respected the club and the fans and announced his intention to leave the right way. Of course I'd still be annoyed at him leaving but as a fan I would respect the way he had treated the club and fans in handling his career move. Look at the way the brumbies player did it Milford.