The Broncos secured a 28-14 victory, despite only holding a narrow 6-4 lead at half-time and benefiting from the Dolphins’ loss of fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to a hamstring injury. This incident compounds the Dolphins’ existing concerns about absent players, including Felise Kaufusi, Tom Flegler, and Herbie Farnworth.
Milford has been charged by the Match Review Committee and faces a two-week suspension with an early plea, which is likely to generate discussion throughout the week.
Milford’s controversial action occurred just before half-time when he made an off-the-ball hit on Walsh, prompting referee Adam Gee to put him on the report. Andrew Voss on Fox League criticized Gee’s decision, questioning the penalty awarded to the Dolphins.
How is Milford not in the bin? That’s a proper dog shot… #NRLBroncosDolphins
— Eden Richards (@Eden_Richards) April 12, 2024
Anthony Milford can count himself quite lucky not to be in the sin bin. That was just an old-fashioned cheap shot. #NRLBroncosDolphins
— Lachlan Jeffery (@LachlanJeffery) April 12, 2024
Despite the incident, Walsh, playing his first game since suffering a facial fracture in Round 3, made a significant impact on the game. He scored a 90-metre try in the 54th minute, contributing to the Broncos’ lead, and amassed impressive statistics, including 147 meters from 10 runs and an offload. However, he did commit four errors.
The Broncos maintained their perfect record in the Battle of Brisbane matchups.
