Anthony Milford's Canberra Raiders return in doubt Anthony Milford.... Will he stay or will he go? Anthony Milford's contract drama with the Raiders has again been drawn out, with reports the rookie sensation is threatening not to return to Canberra at all. News Limited reports that Milford has given no guarantees about playing on with the Raiders in 2014, conflicting with the statements made by the Raiders and his manager Sam Ayoub on Wednesday. It appeared a truce had been reached when the Raiders issued a media release claiming Milford had committed to honouring the final year of his contract in Canberra. The Brisbane Broncos then announced his signing for seasons 2015-16. But Milford claims he was "disappointed and shocked" by the Raiders' statement and that he had not given the club any guarantees he would report for pre-season training on December 16. "The way the Raiders put things out, I was disappointed and shocked that they would do it that way," Milford told a Queensland newspaper. For them to put out a statement, I never expected that to come out. There was no talk of that, I didn't even know they were going to put out a statement. I spoke to [Canberra Raiders coach] Ricky [Stuart] and [CEO] Don Furner last week and they said they wanted me back on December 16 for pre-season training. I haven't given any guarantees. Now all this has come out ... when I get home there will be some conversations going on. But Fairfax Media spoke to Milford's manager, Sam Ayoub, on Wednesday, when he he was well aware of the Raiders' statement and that Milford was "satisfied with the outcome." Ayoub even claimed it was the most equitable result for the Raiders and Broncos. Like a game of footy there's one winner and a loser, there aren't even draws these days because of [golden-point] ... In this one it's probably the closest thing to a draw," Ayoub said. Asked how committed Milford, the Mal Meninga Medallist in 2013, would be to Canberra next season, Ayoub said: "I'd like to see him be player of the year again in 2014." Milford first sought a release from the Raiders in August, citing homesickness and ongoing health concerns for his father, Halo, as the primary reasons why he wanted to return to Brisbane. The Raiders have refused to release him for 2014, despite Ayoub previously threatening legal action or even boycotting the 2014 NRL season. The Raiders have no intention of budging on that stance. Fairfax Media is seeking comment from the Raiders.