NRL’s million-dollar flop finds new home

Brisbane Broncos reject Anthony Milford has signed a one-year contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Milford, the highest-paid player in Broncos history, will pack his bags for Redfern in 2022 as the club prepares for life under new coach Jason Demetriou.

The 27-year-old is expected to partner Cody Walker in the halves next season, with veteran Rabbitoh Adam Reynolds bound for Brisbane.

Milford joined the Broncos in 2015 for what proved to be the best season of his career thus far — the former Raider’s deft playmaking skills helped guide the Broncos to their most recent Grand Final appearance that season.

Milford was instrumental in Brisbane’s charge to the 2015 decider where they were defeated by the Cowboys in extra time. Pics Adam HeadSource:News Corp Australia

His form waned in the ensuing seasons and he has fallen out of favour under new Broncos coach Kevin Walters this year.

Despite raking in $1 million per season at the Broncos, Milford has managed just nine NRL games this year and has spent time in reserve grade.

He hasn’t featured at NRL level in over two months, having last played for the Broncos in round 12.

The former Queensland Origin star had been linked with a move to Parramatta, but on Friday, the Rabbitohs confirmed they had acquired his services for next year.

“We’re really excited to have Anthony joining our Club in 2022,” Rabbitohs head of football Mark Ellison said.

“He has a tremendous amount of experience for a man that’s only 27 years of age, we believe he has his best football in front of him, he will get the chance to work with coaches who were leading halves in Ben Hornby, John Morris and John Sutton as well as his former mentor when he was at his peak in Jason Demetriou, and we think a change of club into our system could see us unlock those brilliant performances from Anthony that all Rugby League fans remember fondly.

“We wish him the best of luck for the rest of the season with the Broncos and we look forward to having him join us for the 2022 pre-season.”

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