Milf eyes new 'Partner In Crime'

[Super Freak]

ANTHONY Milford has only had one day back at training but is already contemplating a new centre pairing at the Broncos next year.

The young half returned this morning ready to start just his second pre-season with the Broncos.

The last season ended with him playing in a grand final after establishing himself as one of the superstars of the game.

But 2016 is going to throw up an early challenge for the Broncos, with two new centres needed for round one.

Captain Justin Hodges has retired, and Jack Reed's off-season shoulder surgery is expected to sideline him for the first few rounds.

Reed did an amazing job aiding Milford in defence last year, so there is going to have to be some work on a new combination in the pre-season.

New Kiwi Test rep Jordan Kahu and Queensland Emerging Origin squad member Dale Copley will most likely fill the breech.

"Obviously 'Hodgo' leaves a massive gap in the centres," said Milford this morning after he finished some mandatory testing at the University of Queensland.

"But I'm sure Kahu or Copley or whoever gets the nod there will do a tremendous job for us.

"There is not many things we (need to) change this year - we just need to be that one per cent better.

"My partner in crime (Reed) will be missing for a bit but whoever fills that spot will do the job.

"We will just wait for 'Reedy' to come back and I'm sure he'll be at his best when he does."

It was a tough long run performance staff put returnees like Milford, Joe Ofahengaue and Jarrod Wallace through this morning.

But with the Broncos playing until October this year, only a short pre-Christmas training period beckons.

Before they know it January will be here and the Auckland Nines will be just a few weeks away.

"It's good to see some familiar faces around the joint bringing that good vibe again," said Milford.

"I'm looking forward to a tough three weeks (of training) and then it is game on again.

"It's good to be around the boys again.

"I am more into the short and sharp stuff and long distance isn't really my thing.

"It (today) was pretty tough."

Milf Eyes New 'Partner In Crime' - Broncos

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Milf is maturing at the speed of sound. he seems very well spoken with the media, even at 21

 

[Allo]

Reed did an amazing job aiding Milford in defence last year

:nono:

 

[I bleed Maroon]

ANOTHER REED DEBATE? AWESOMEREADYSETGONOTREALLY

 

[Foordy]

ANOTHER REED DEBATE? AWESOMEREADYSETGONOTREALLY

There is NO debate ... Reed is shit :takdir:

 

[M.B.88]

Reed was a big reason for our successful season. Did more for our campaign with the ball than Hodges did all year. Especially in defense.

 

[Renegade]

It'll be funny when Copley gets shunted back to Norths when Reed returns, Foordy might be on suicide watch

 

[broncos4life]

There is NO debate ... Reed is shit :takdir:

Yeah shit as hey, was just one of our better players in the year that we got to or first grand final in nines years. What a fucking ****.

 

[Foordy]

Yeah shit as hey, was just one of our better players in the year that we got to or first grand final in nines years. What a fucking ****.

First of all i was having a joke FFS...

secondly, he wasn't even close to being one of our best players ...

he was good for about 6 weeks in total all year ...

 

[Nashy]

Yeah shit as hey, was just one of our better players in the year that we got to or first grand final in nines years. What a fucking ****.

Two days in a row you've missed clear joke/sarcasm. Go outside, take a breath, and wipe the chip off your shoulder man.

 

[broncos4life]

Two days in a row you've missed clear joke/sarcasm. Go outside, take a breath, and wipe the chip off your shoulder man.

I don't have a chip on my shoulder, I didn't realise they were jokes because those posters have said it so repeatedly.

Wasn't meaning to cause an issue and just thought we could give our players some more respect. Will stop commenting on it from now on.

Sorry everyone

 

[tommy]

I don't have a chip on my shoulder, I didn't realise they were jokes because those posters have said it so repeatedly.

Wasn't meaning to cause an issue and just thought we could give our players some more respect. Will stop commenting on it from now on.

Sorry everyone

I didn't think you were causing an issue .More than anything I took your comments as a joke as well .No need to apoligise IMO .

 

[Danoz Direct]

Come on guys, back on topic.

 

[M.B.88]

Come on guys, back on topic.

How's discussing centre selections not on topic?

 

[Danoz Direct]

How's discussing centre selections not on topic?

Mate read above they were just nailing each other for, more personal things.

On topic I think that a Kahu/Milford combination would be much more dangerous and successful than a Reed/Milford.

 

[M.B.88]

Mate read above they were just nailing each other for, more personal things.

On topic I think that a Kahu/Milford combination would be much more dangerous and successful than a Reed/Milford.

Fair enough. Just thought it was kinda still on point since we were talking about reed. Some people no matter how well he or macca goes during the season still can't give them the recognition for the role they play. It's the off the ball stuff that is equally important that just isn't on camera. . I know for one reed is a huge motivator and good for team dynamics. NRL coaches aren't really mental and they see and know far more than what we do. Even the way a player runs a decoy can be far better than another player.. that stuff doesn't bank statistics nor can we as spectators even comprehend it.

 

[Danoz Direct]

Fair enough. Just thought it was kinda still on point since we were talking about reed. Some people no matter how well he or macca goes during the season still can't give them the recognition for the role they play. It's the off the ball stuff that is equally important that just isn't on camera. . I know for one reed is a huge motivator and good for team dynamics. NRL coaches aren't really mental and they see and know far more than what we do. Even the way a player runs a decoy can be far better than another player.. that stuff doesn't bank statistics nor can we as spectators even comprehend it.

Yeah I probably haven't taken into account that sort of stuff. It isn't that he has been doing a bad job or anything, in fact far from it, I just see more potential with Kahu in that position.

 

[M.B.88]

Yeah I probably haven't taken into account that sort of stuff. It isn't that he has been doing a bad job or anything, in fact far from it, I just see more potential with Kahu in that position.

What you get with reed though is a lot of experience. You can't just have both centers fairly new to the game. I also love kahu at Centre. . But i want to see Copley in the side killing it too.. so for mine, kahu is also a good winger while copley isn't so much.

For the first month or so this year we will get to see copley & kahu centre pairing though. If they're burning it apart, it'll be up to Reed to earn his spot back. So it's all good signs