David Milne (Rugby League)
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David Milne is an Australian Rugby League
player. He plays for the North Queensland Cowboys
, with a usual position of Fullback.
David debuted for the Raiders in 2005, winning the club's rookie of the year award. After a period moving between the NRL and Premier League David returned to the Raiders side in Round 9 of 2007, securing a regular first grade position at wing. Early 2008 a season ending injury to William Zillman
gave Milne the opportunity to start at fullback after Bronx Goodwin
failed to hold his position as the fill in Fullback for Zillman.
In round 13 2008 against the Eels David Milne started at the back scoring the games opening try. He has since gone from strength to strength with his explosive kick returns and ability to muscle his way out of tackles. He is also willing to put his body on the line for the good of the team.
After limited opportunities in Canberra and being the 3rd choice fullback behind Josh Dugan and Nathan Massey, Milne signed with the North Queensland Cowboys
in October 2011 and will play for their feeder team the Mackay Cutters
in 2012.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player. He plays for the North Queensland Cowboys
North Queensland Cowboys
The North Queensland Cowboys are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Townsville, Queensland. They compete in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership...
, with a usual position of Fullback.
David debuted for the Raiders in 2005, winning the club's rookie of the year award. After a period moving between the NRL and Premier League David returned to the Raiders side in Round 9 of 2007, securing a regular first grade position at wing. Early 2008 a season ending injury to William Zillman
William Zillman
William Gary Zillman is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played for the Canberra Raiders and is contracted with the Gold Coast Titans for the 2009 season.- Before the NRL :...
gave Milne the opportunity to start at fullback after Bronx Goodwin
Bronx Goodwin
Bronx Goodwin is an Australian rugby league player who currently plays for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League. He is the son of former Australian International Ted Goodwin, brother Luke and Bryson and brother-in-law of Eels player Joel Reddy.-Playing career:Originally a...
failed to hold his position as the fill in Fullback for Zillman.
In round 13 2008 against the Eels David Milne started at the back scoring the games opening try. He has since gone from strength to strength with his explosive kick returns and ability to muscle his way out of tackles. He is also willing to put his body on the line for the good of the team.
After limited opportunities in Canberra and being the 3rd choice fullback behind Josh Dugan and Nathan Massey, Milne signed with the North Queensland Cowboys
North Queensland Cowboys
The North Queensland Cowboys are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Townsville, Queensland. They compete in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership...
in October 2011 and will play for their feeder team the Mackay Cutters
Mackay Cutters
The Mackay Cutters RLFC are a semi-professional rugby league football club founded in 2007 based in Mackay, Queensland. They, along with the Northern Pride, will be one of two expansion teams for the 2008 season of the Queensland Cup. Their home ground will be at the Mackay & District Junior Rugby...
in 2012.