- Oct 17, 2013
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Obviously. Everyone should. His million dollar contract lost is a few players we would love now.
Time for Milford to go
- Thread starter Brent81
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Kodi is our big problem right now. Milf is doing well considering what his partner in crime is dishing up.
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The True King
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I don't think it's time for Milford to go but he's certainly not worth anything close to the money he's on. In my eyes his game hasn't really improved in the last 2 years. My opinion may change if/when he plays alongside a proper halfback.
Not interested in the whole discussion about players that could have been retained if we didn't throw the cash at Milford. It is clear as day that we have very little forward thinking when it comes to player retention.
Not interested in the whole discussion about players that could have been retained if we didn't throw the cash at Milford. It is clear as day that we have very little forward thinking when it comes to player retention.
Battler
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- Dec 4, 2013
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Yeah I did. I also watched Milf. Milf was far more dangerous.
Edit: Bellamy chased Milf for a reason. Put him next to a controlling half back and he's the best at the business at what he does, which is creating something out of nothing and breaking the line. There's seriously no other 5/8 who threatens the line as much as him except for maybe SJ (he's a HB but plays like a 5/8 so I'll include him for the sake of the argument)
_wwong
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Why oh why can't Wayne, grandmaster coach, see this???????
- Sep 22, 2016
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Its been clear im not a fan of Niko, but i truly believe Milford tonight showed excellent form - except for his dirt buster land mine passes and knock on's. His mistakes come from pressure of having to carry the whole attack.
Which yes hes paid 1M but being paid 1M doesn't mean to run and own every play in the game, its doing the right things at the right time.
Which yes hes paid 1M but being paid 1M doesn't mean to run and own every play in the game, its doing the right things at the right time.
He probably is but there is no one looking like a better option. It's easy to name drop but maybe we just don't have anyone better.
- Sep 22, 2016
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Possibly a combo. When the pressure is on to perform your mind can swing many ways.
_wwong
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Niko is not going to improve. Any rookie halfback in the isc could at least provide the same if not better.
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You didn't watch the game tonight, did you?
- Jan 25, 2014
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I don't see how anyone that watched the game could think that Milford was our biggest problem out there. He was our best player. He had **** all support out there. If he had the support, we win. It's as simple as that.
The player that needs to go is Nikorima.
People were living in this fantasy land last year about him, and he is just showing with each game that he isn't a halfback.
The player that needs to go is Nikorima.
People were living in this fantasy land last year about him, and he is just showing with each game that he isn't a halfback.
Hello all. I don't often take part in these kind of forums but I really wanted to say I agree with Brent81. Yes, Milford did some good things with his running game but he is a 5/8 on a mil a year! Given the lack of ability of the halfback, for Milford to play well he needs to do much more in managing the game and setting up the plays. He isn't doing that and even though his running game was "ok" (not more than that) tonight, it has also been mostly very poor.
I fear old Wayne has lost it. His little head has gotten the better of his big head. It's becoming increasingly obvious. I think he will be retired before the season is out if there isn't drastic improvement from Milford, Boyd and Bird. I believe another coach will move Milford to fullback, Bird to 5/8 and Boyd in the centers. I don't think that will make a big difference as we still have no one with any decent playmaking ability but given Milfords age and the size and length of his contract, a coach who hasn't lost the plot will want to try and get some moneys worth. In the future, if he is still around when the club has a (very) good playmaker (because Milfords playmaking ability is pretty much non existent), maybe he can go back to 5/8.
I fear old Wayne has lost it. His little head has gotten the better of his big head. It's becoming increasingly obvious. I think he will be retired before the season is out if there isn't drastic improvement from Milford, Boyd and Bird. I believe another coach will move Milford to fullback, Bird to 5/8 and Boyd in the centers. I don't think that will make a big difference as we still have no one with any decent playmaking ability but given Milfords age and the size and length of his contract, a coach who hasn't lost the plot will want to try and get some moneys worth. In the future, if he is still around when the club has a (very) good playmaker (because Milfords playmaking ability is pretty much non existent), maybe he can go back to 5/8.
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Maybe Ego and the security of privilege, based on a reputation created more from having exceptional talent in the halves in the good old days than innovative coaching.
While Milford is a potentially excellent 5/8, it seems to me his instincts which we see on the field are still those of a good FB desperately trying to translate them into a 5/8 role, but Milf's skills, trying to be harnessed into a 5/8 role can only work with a decent half back to give him space and time and support.
Smokin' Joe
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Dargan. Give him some time in Cup.
