LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the rugby league world, South Sydney Rabbitohs outside back Taane Milne, a nominee for the prestigious 2024 Golden Boot Award, has bid farewell to the NRL to embark on a new chapter with a fresh team.
The Rabbitohs, who narrowly missed out on the NRL Finals series yet again, are gearing up for a new era under the leadership of Wayne Bennett.
With hopes of securing a spot in the post-season, the team has welcomed a crop of new players including Josh Schuster and Lewis Dodd.
While not among the players bid adieu by the club previously, Milne's time at the Rabbitohs has reached its conclusion as he sets his sights on a two-year contract with the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League competition.
Having caught the eye of Huddersfield during his standout performances in the 2024 Pacific Championships for Fiji, where he was a contender for the 2024 Golden Boot award, Milne becomes the latest addition to a squad that already boasts former Rabbitohs players Thomas Burgess and Jacob Gagai.
Additionally, the Giants have secured the services of former Canberra Raiders hooker Zac Woolford for the upcoming season.
It's a bittersweet moment for Rabbitohs fans as they bid farewell to a player who has left an indelible mark on the team, but as they say in the world of rugby league, the game must go on.
Here's to hoping Milne's journey with the Giants brings him success and fulfillment both on and off the field.