Milford’s moment to silence ‘doubters’ as key Dolphin defies grim verdict

Before the Dolphins’ battle with Newcastle in Perth on Saturday, Bennett made sweeping changes to his side in a bid to keep them within striking distances of a finals berth.

Still mathematically a chance to squeeze into the top eight – currently two wins from the leading pack – the veteran mentor has shifted Kodi Nikorima into the centres while recalling maligned five-eighth Anthony Milford into the starting line-up.