A seasoned veteran’s brain explosion on Walsh will see him sidelined for a minimum of two weeks.
The NRL community has collectively blown up following an incident involving Dolphins player Anthony Milford, after his controversial blind side hit on Broncos’ fullback Reece Walsh during the recent instalment of The Battle of Brisbane.
The Broncos ultimately secured the 28-14 victory, despite only leading 6-4 at half-time and enjoying a significant advantage with the Dolphins losing fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to a hamstring injury.
The incident adds another layer to the Dolphins’ growing absentee concerns, which already included players like Felise Kaufusi, Tom Flegler and Herbie Farnworth.
Milford has been charged by the Match Review Committee and will miss two weeks with an early plea. It will no doubt be a talking point during the week.
Milford’s brain explosion happened just moments before the half-time break, as a midfield bomb by the Broncos was left to bounce. Although Bronco Kotoni Staggs was penalised for being offside, it was Milford’s off-the-ball hit on Walsh that sparked a wave of criticism.
Referee Adam Gee, prompted by the sight of Walsh on the ground, inquired into the incident, leading to a replay that revealed Milford’s hit.
