Homesick Canberra Raiders youngster Anthony Milford eyes Brisbane Broncos move

[Walt Flanigan]

Not reading too much into it. If he was going to leave for family reasons then I'd say it would have been when his father had the heart attack last year. Seems to be happy here.

[julian87]

Milford to Brisbane.

Are you going to actually come through with any solid information on this, or are you just going to be a massive cat and post that and not elaborate?

it's just from a bloke that lives and breathes rugby league. also coupled with the same rumour from the broncos forum I've been told. last night it was said that: Brisbane will announce the signing of a young spine player tomorrow who has been released by his current club on compassionate grounds...starting 2014, obviously.

I thought it was barba after the months of speculation, but the same bloke then said it was Milford.

there is absolutely no official source or anything at all. I hope it doesn't happen, he's an absolute machine, I've just been told he's gone and I believe it.

[Walt Flanigan]

Don't they want Cameron Smith aswell? Would love to have their salary cap. Would be up there with the Roosters.

[tragic]

I will be gutted if this happens.
More reason to despise the broncos.

[Pete Cash]

This is the inherent disadvantage for us in the salary cap. Brisbane can source loads of third party money because of their ludicrously unfair situation of being a one town team in Australia's second largest rugby league city.

Second Brisbane side plz nrl.

[Raider47]

"At this stage we have had no approaches from anybody and Anthony is focusing on his football at Canberra," Ayoub said.

"The only reality is the fact that, yes, over the last 18 months, Anthony has been homesick.

"At one stage last year, he was keen to pack up and head back home. He has since settled and is playing NRL.

"His dad has had health issues since his heart attack last year and I can understand why people might put two and two together."

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6686826179

Quotes from Milford's manager last night, who simply says that these rumours are just people putting 1 + 1 to get 3. Says he is now settled here.

[Schifty]

Don't they want Cameron Smith aswell? Would love to have their salary cap. Would be up there with the Roosters.

NRL would always turn a blind eye as having a 'successful' Brisbane helps them justify having them 21 Friday night games a year.

Meanwhile the NRL will fine us 20k if Don shouts the team Wagagmama after a home win.

[Raiders Lim!]

Wasn't there are story a few weeks ago about Milford trying to move his entire family down to Canberra?

[Raidersrawesome]

Wasn't there are story a few weeks ago about Milford trying to move his entire family down to Canberra?

Reports yesterday said they are staying in Brissy

[Hadugan]

Any one else see the statement bumping round on the broncos forum showing Milford expressing that the opportunity to play5/8 and be coached by hook is to good an opportunity to pass up? Absolutely gutting. I don't post often but this absolutely soul destroying to me. We've had this kid signed since he was 11, developed him and like many of players he's being poached while the nrl does nothing to support us! I hope that its all a mistake but I'm not feeling positive at all.

[Manbush]

Why would being coached by Hook be too good an opportunity to pass up on, he might not be there by next year

[Pete Cash]

What's the nrl supposed to do. His dads sick and he wants to be closer to him. The nrl didn't force that clause into his contract.

[fish1973]

I hope its not true and its Barba to the Broncs!
If we do lose him i wld like to see Fergo at Fullback and Jack into the Centre's!!!

[Hadugan]

While I agree the nrl can't do anything about this specific case, it doesn't change how they treat us in general. I still think that the broncos play by a different set of rules when it comes to recruitment and retention.

[Pete Cash]

The Broncos have obscene advantages in the current system that's a fact. In this specific case its just hard luck. Milford tried to move his family down here afterall.

If they do sign all the players they are after that's got to be like 4 million dollars in contracts

[-PJ-]

how about the shillo to broncos rumour ? fair dinkum these journos make some -/and@ up just to sell papers don't they ?

[greeneyed]

I think there was something to the Shillington to the Broncos rumour.

[Green eyed Mick]

It would be a shame to lose Milford but it could open the way for some interesting positional shifts.

Fergo at fullback, Wighton or Brenko Lee into the Centres could work out pretty well

[LP Raider]

Milford to Brisbane.

Are you going to actually come through with any solid information on this, or are you just going to be a massive cat and post that and not elaborate?

it's just from a bloke that lives and breathes rugby league. also coupled with the same rumour from the broncos forum I've been told. last night it was said that: Brisbane will announce the signing of a young spine player tomorrow who has been released by his current club on compassionate grounds...starting 2014, obviously.

I thought it was barba after the months of speculation, but the same bloke then said it was Milford.

there is absolutely no official source or anything at all. I hope it doesn't happen, he's an absolute machine, I've just been told he's gone and I believe it.

It all leads to Barba, his ex has moved back to Queensland with their kids.

As GEM has pointed out if it is Milford then we have plenty of kids coming through the ranks, I'd be disappointed but its not the end of the world, we have Ahearn who is another talented kid.

[Raidersrawesome]

@Tuxy81: Having said that, after speaking to Milford's manager on Friday I'm far from convinced he's going anywhere.

[Nick]

If the broncos do in fact get Milford and Barba, and play them both in the spine expecting amazing results, they are far dumber than i ever imagined. Both players are the anti structure. But they do need that typical RL structure so they know where to be to get the ball in the best position to do freakish things

If Milford is in the halves, Barba is going to be wasted at fullback because he's not going to know where to stand and be in order to get ball from Milford, same if the roles reversed. IMO there is really only room for one of those type of players in your spine. Two would create too much confussion for the rest of the team. You see it with the tigers when their primary play maker is this type of player, it results in some stunning tries but ultimately poor results... 2 of them being your primary play makers is going to be a very dumb and unsuccessful move

[LP Raider]

Another reason why its Barba is because there is a good chance that Dugan is going to the Dogs next year.

[Nick]

I would adore that.

[Michael]

That would be absolute gold if Dugan left the Dragons to go the Dogs - I would howl with laughter.

[Nick]

That would be absolute gold if Dugan left the Dragons to go the Dogs - I would howl with laughter.

Id laugh, and id laugh and id laugh... ****, id take the week off work and spend the entire time walking around Dragons territory laughing at everyone single fan in dragons gear

[yarnos20]

That would be absolute gold if Dugan left the Dragons to go the Dogs - I would howl with laughter.

Id laugh, and id laugh and id laugh... ****, id take the week off work and spend the entire time walking around Dragons territory laughing at everyone single fan in dragons gear

[Walt Flanigan]

Yeah heard that rumour this morning too. That would be hilarious.

[CJ42]

Yeah barba to broncos and Dugan to bulldogs sounds pretty legit. Especially with Dugan walking around the field last night crying. I'd piss myself laughing at all those f**kwit dragons supporters with their Dugan signs. Half a season service hahaha.

[-PJ-]

wouldn't the dragons spew chunks if Jed left. especially after all the feel good stories the club created by given this wayward young man a second chance.

[VictorTheViking]

Broncos will go crazily for smith which does give us an advantage

[Raiders666]

I hope its not true and its Barba to the Broncs!
If we do lose him i wld like to see Fergo at Fullback and Jack into the Centre's!!!

Yep me too

[Nick]

Not sure about Fergo at fullback

If Milf goes, its probably Reece's time to shine again, with Ahearn pushing him for a spot in the off season

[Northern Raider]

"At this stage we have had no approaches from anybody and Anthony is focusing on his football at Canberra," Ayoub said.

"The only reality is the fact that, yes, over the last 18 months, Anthony has been homesick.

"At one stage last year, he was keen to pack up and head back home. He has since settled and is playing NRL.

"His dad has had health issues since his heart attack last year and I can understand why people might put two and two together."

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6686826179

Quotes from Milford's manager last night, who simply says that these rumours are just people putting 1 + 1 to get 3. Says he is now settled here.

The whole article seems to have no basis in fact. Normally its the manager spreading these rumours but in this case he's pouring cold water on them.

[Seiffert82]

It sounds like Barba to the Broncos is done deal. That'd be the young player heading home for sure.

Milford to the Broncos could go either way, but like Nick said, Barba and Milford in the same team is just ridiculous.

The Broncos have seriously lost the plot since Bennett dropped the ball with them years ago. How that team is in the position it currently is astounds me.

[Please]

Dogs have bought that young Dragons fullback who carved up in 20s last night. Good signs for us