Fed-up Raiders development officers have demanded the NRL overhaul the system to reward clubs who develop juniors as they try desperately to keep star rookie Anthony Milford.
The Raiders' frustration is reaching breaking point as they face the prospect of losing another youngster they've spent years developing.
Canberra high-performance and development manager David Hamilton urged the NRL to seriously consider introducing transfer fees to deter clubs from poaching players others have nurtured.
The club confirmed on Monday Milford's manager, Sam Ayoub, has formally asked for a release from the final year of his contract next season to be close to his ill father in Brisbane.
The Broncos are near certain to sign Milford, who has starred in his breakthrough NRL season, should the Raiders agree to activate a clause in his contract relating to family illness.
Canberra intends to wait until after the season to resolve the 19-year-old's future.
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Topic: Raiders make them, others take them
