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Grant Millington

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Millington holds the Castleford club record for most appearances made by an overseas player, accumulating 244 across his 10 seasons with the Tigers. He is widely recognised as one of the club's greatest imports, and is considered a fans' favourite due to his consistency and commitment as well as his
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Following his excellent start to the 2020 Super League season, Castleford head coach Powell stated that "this year he's at a different level" and expressed his intention to open further contract talks with Millington. He signed a contract in October 2020 to take him through to the conclusion of the
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In 2011, Millington joined Canterbury-Bankstown but only managed to make seven appearances before being released by the club. After Canterbury-Bankstown failed to make the NRL finals series in 2011 they agreed to release him from the remainder of his playing contract to allow him to take up a
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At the Castleford Tigers 2019 end-of-season awards night, Millington picked up the Community Player of the Year title in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the local area and his hard work off the field in conjunction with the Castleford Tigers Community Foundation.
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loss against St. Helens. In August 2021, Millington announced that he would be retiring at the end of the regular season. He scored a try in his final appearance for Castleford, in a 24-38 defeat to
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Millington was first given the number 10 shirt for 2015. He was named Directors' Player of the Year and 2nd Place Player of the Year for the 2015 season, of which he played every game.
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community contributions off the pitch. He was utilised as a skilful, ball-handling and intelligent prop/second-row forward and was even called upon to cover in the halves on occasion.
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Ahead of the 2012 season, Millington joined English side Castleford on a two-year deal. He had an instant impact, making 22 appearances and scoring 4 tries in his first season.
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In 2016, due to the Tigers' extensive injury list, Millington displayed his positional versatility by starting 3 games in the halves for Castleford.
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against Brisbane. Cronulla-Sutherland went on to finish third in 2008 but Millington made no appearances for the club during the finals series.
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This was followed by a further contract extension in February 2014. Millington was voted as the Fan's Player of the Year for the 2014 season.
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Millington played a crucial role in the 2017 Castleford campaign, contributing to the Tigers' first
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In July 2013, Millington signed a one-year contract extension with the Tigers, with head coach
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Millington was named 3rd Place Player of the Year for the 2018 season.
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Millington made his first grade debut for Cronulla in round 10 of the
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