http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...6/news-story/f430db34a8bfcc7c8cfe4f7bb576a029
Samoan coach Parish plans to name the game’s hottest player in his 17 when the island nation takes on Tonga on May 7.
That would require Milford to switch his allegiance back to Samoa, which he can do given two years have expired since his first commitment to the Maroons and Kangaroos.
Parish believes he can do so without ruling himself out of contention for both the 2017 Origin series and Kangaroos World Cup campaign, though the eligibility rules on the RLIF website say that is exactly what will happen if he plays for Samoa.
If that’s the case, and an NRL spokesman confirmed clarity is being sought on the situation from the game’s international body, then unfortunately it’s very unlikely to happen.
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Which leaves Parish, who also has to deal with NRL clubs - some are helpful, some are anything but - before finalising his side.
“I’ll name the strongest 17 I can, which of course includes Anthony,” Parish says.
“Then that’ll go to the clubs. We’ll see who’s left after that, because there are unfortunately some that don’t support this and players will be ruled out one way or another.
“If we can get Anthony and the top line guys playing for us, I promise you we’ll get 15,000 for this game.
What the hell has this got to do with individual clubs? The RLIF rules state all clubs have to release players for internationals.
Also, if Milford was picked for Queensland and Samoa would the Australian public really care that much? If they did, Australia would be playing 8 internationals a year to full houses. Milford is a clear example of someone who sees himself as a legit Queenslander and a legit Samoan.
It is a scandal this guy has not played a single rep game since 2013 because of all the insular politics.
Samoan coach Parish plans to name the game’s hottest player in his 17 when the island nation takes on Tonga on May 7.
That would require Milford to switch his allegiance back to Samoa, which he can do given two years have expired since his first commitment to the Maroons and Kangaroos.
Parish believes he can do so without ruling himself out of contention for both the 2017 Origin series and Kangaroos World Cup campaign, though the eligibility rules on the RLIF website say that is exactly what will happen if he plays for Samoa.
If that’s the case, and an NRL spokesman confirmed clarity is being sought on the situation from the game’s international body, then unfortunately it’s very unlikely to happen.
....
Which leaves Parish, who also has to deal with NRL clubs - some are helpful, some are anything but - before finalising his side.
“I’ll name the strongest 17 I can, which of course includes Anthony,” Parish says.
“Then that’ll go to the clubs. We’ll see who’s left after that, because there are unfortunately some that don’t support this and players will be ruled out one way or another.
“If we can get Anthony and the top line guys playing for us, I promise you we’ll get 15,000 for this game.
What the hell has this got to do with individual clubs? The RLIF rules state all clubs have to release players for internationals.
Also, if Milford was picked for Queensland and Samoa would the Australian public really care that much? If they did, Australia would be playing 8 internationals a year to full houses. Milford is a clear example of someone who sees himself as a legit Queenslander and a legit Samoan.
It is a scandal this guy has not played a single rep game since 2013 because of all the insular politics.
