Everyone's mate Badel has written an article about how Milford will be our latest "regret" along side Reece Walsh and Sam Walker. based the article on some comments from Bennett. article says it is understood that Souths offer was $350k
Bennett said:
“They asked me for my thoughts and I told them Anthony can get the job done,” Bennett said.
“South Sydney are a great club with a great culture and the environment here will bring out the best in ‘Milf’.
“I’ve coached Anthony and I know him as well as anyone.
“I will tell you this – there will be a lot of nervous NRL defences next season with Cody Walker on one side of the field and Anthony on the other.
“In a good system where he is appreciated for what he brings, Anthony Milford is a wonderful player, there is no doubt about that.
“He has football ability, he hasn’t lost that. He has got skills most people don’t have and his kicking game is much improved.
“At a club like Souths, Anthony will succeed.”
Bennett rejected suggestions Brisbane’s $1 million deal put too much pressure on Milford to deliver.
“I don’t think that (the $1 million deal) was an issue,” Bennett said.
“It probably put more responsibility on ‘Milf’, but I don’t think it was the reason why he didn’t play well.
“Milf would have felt more pressure than ever, for sure, but he was a victim of what happened at the Broncos.
“Milf is a wonderful player, but he needs good people around him. He was left to do things himself in the halves … but he couldn’t do it all himself.”
Dave Donaghy says:
“We wish Milf all the best at Souths,” Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy said.
“I have a lot of time for Anthony. I have no doubt he would have liked some more success in his time at the Broncos, but he has been a good clubman and a great community person in his time here.
“I actually tried to sign Anthony when I was at Melbourne (as Storm CEO). Sometimes a change is as good as a holiday. Milf is going to a strong club and I’m sure he will roll the sleeves up to ensure he stays at Souths for longer than one year.
“I hope he is able to bounce back at Souths.”
Milford says
“I honestly believe I have more in me,” he said.
“I’m only 27, but I need to unlock that consistency and get back to playing simple football.
“I know the hunger and the passion is there. I still love playing the game so hopefully a fresh start can be good for me.”
Milford's next coach, Jason Demetriou says:
yeah, nothing