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Milne motors into first grade
June 28, 2005
Milne has been named in the Raiders starting team for this Sundays match against the Penrith Panthers at Canberra Stadium.
Centre Adam Mogg returns from a calf injury in another boost to the Raiders backline, while Jason Williams at prop is the only other change to the Raiders starting 13.
Milne, 19, received a late call-up from Raiders coach Matt Elliott last Friday, asking him to make his NRL debut against the Cowboys the following night.
He didnt even get a chance to train with the Raiders, but he made a good contribution off the bench in Canberras 23-22 victory.
[Matt Elliott] rang me on Friday and I didnt believe it was him at first, Milne said. It took about five minutes before I realised I was in the team. It was awesome.
First grade is a lot quicker than I thought it would be. I couldnt believe the pace of the game.
Milnes progression through the ranks of rugby league has almost been as fast. Milne only took up league when he was 15, but made an immediate impact.
He has twice represented NSW U19s in 2004 and 05 - and was part of the Junior Kangaroos touring squad last year.
I never even thought about playing professional rugby league, then I got a call one day from the Raiders who asked me to come down here and have a run.
Until this week, Milne had been working full-time and training in the evenings. He is contracted to the Raiders until the end of 2008.
Were really impressed with David and we think hes going to be a big part of our future, Elliott said.
Meanwhile, Williams has been brought into the starting pack to give the Raiders more impact.
We havent been able to give Jason enough time off the bench, Elliott said. Thats got nothing to do with his ability, its to do with the balance of the team at certain times.
In the last few weeks weve been losing players off our bench to injuries, and that doesnt really suit being able to use Jason. So were looking to get some impact out of him right from the beginning of the game.
RAIDERS v PANTHERS
Sunday, July 3, 2.30pm
Canberra Stadium
1. CLINTON SCHIFCOFSKE
2. MATT GAFA
3. DAVID HOWELL
4. ADAM MOGG
5. DAVID MILNE
6. JASON SMITH
7. LINCOLN WITHERS
8. JASON WILLIAMS
9. SIMON WOOLFORD
10. TROY THOMPSON
11. KRIS KAHLER
12. IAN HINDMARSH
13. JASON CROKER
INTERCHANGE
14. ALAN TONGUE
15. ANDREW LOMU
16. MICHAEL HODGSON
17. MICHAEL ROBERTSON
18. JOSH MILLER
June 28, 2005
Hes one of the clubs genuine speedsters, but even Canberra Raiders winger David Milne cant believe his blistering rise into the National Rugby League.
Milne has been named in the Raiders starting team for this Sundays match against the Penrith Panthers at Canberra Stadium.
Centre Adam Mogg returns from a calf injury in another boost to the Raiders backline, while Jason Williams at prop is the only other change to the Raiders starting 13.
Milne, 19, received a late call-up from Raiders coach Matt Elliott last Friday, asking him to make his NRL debut against the Cowboys the following night.
He didnt even get a chance to train with the Raiders, but he made a good contribution off the bench in Canberras 23-22 victory.
[Matt Elliott] rang me on Friday and I didnt believe it was him at first, Milne said. It took about five minutes before I realised I was in the team. It was awesome.
First grade is a lot quicker than I thought it would be. I couldnt believe the pace of the game.
Milnes progression through the ranks of rugby league has almost been as fast. Milne only took up league when he was 15, but made an immediate impact.
He has twice represented NSW U19s in 2004 and 05 - and was part of the Junior Kangaroos touring squad last year.
I never even thought about playing professional rugby league, then I got a call one day from the Raiders who asked me to come down here and have a run.
Until this week, Milne had been working full-time and training in the evenings. He is contracted to the Raiders until the end of 2008.
Were really impressed with David and we think hes going to be a big part of our future, Elliott said.
Meanwhile, Williams has been brought into the starting pack to give the Raiders more impact.
We havent been able to give Jason enough time off the bench, Elliott said. Thats got nothing to do with his ability, its to do with the balance of the team at certain times.
In the last few weeks weve been losing players off our bench to injuries, and that doesnt really suit being able to use Jason. So were looking to get some impact out of him right from the beginning of the game.
RAIDERS v PANTHERS
Sunday, July 3, 2.30pm
Canberra Stadium
1. CLINTON SCHIFCOFSKE
2. MATT GAFA
3. DAVID HOWELL
4. ADAM MOGG
5. DAVID MILNE
6. JASON SMITH
7. LINCOLN WITHERS
8. JASON WILLIAMS
9. SIMON WOOLFORD
10. TROY THOMPSON
11. KRIS KAHLER
12. IAN HINDMARSH
13. JASON CROKER
INTERCHANGE
14. ALAN TONGUE
15. ANDREW LOMU
16. MICHAEL HODGSON
17. MICHAEL ROBERTSON
18. JOSH MILLER
