- Jacob Milbank is Director of Motivation for Crows
- Club Cult Hero is desperate not to lose the house he shares
The cult hero of Adelaide Crows Jacob Milbank risks losing the house he shares with seven roommates with intellectual disability, his local advice wishing to put the property under the hammer.
Milbank, who has been the leader of Crows motivation for 15 years and is a beloved figure in the football community, called on the council of the city of Marion so as not to sell his house.
The ownership of the southern suburbs was a foundation of stability for Milbank and its roommates who count on the residence for their independence.
The potential decision of the board to sell triggered an emotional advocacy of the group, which prefers not to be divided.
“I don’t do that (leaving the house),” Milbank told Seven News.
“I just want to stay here.
Jacob Milbank (Center on the photo with Crows Stars Darcy Fogarty, on the left, and Tex Walker) applies the Council not to put its share of sharing under the hammer
The father of Milbank says that Jacob (photo of the Crows training) was anxious and depressed by the prospect of moving
Milbank’s father Tony says uncertainty is wreaking havoc on his son.
“In the past 12 months, he has become anxious and depressed,” he said.
The mayor of Marion, Kris Hanna, says that the expressions of interest of private providers who wish to buy the property should include a plan to allow current residents to stay.
“There are specialists who offer accommodation for disabilities and they are better placed for racing places like this,” said Hanna.
The decision is still at the proposal stadium, but the story of Milbank has resonated deeply with the inhabitants.
“The housing crisis and the advice want to make them homeless. The advice should be ashamed of themselves: “Posted a Facebook user.
“Disgusting advice,” said another.
“The crows should buy it,” suggested a third.
Milbank is the main director of motivation and is a beloved figure in the Footy community
Milbank works one day a week at the club’s office and two days a week on the training paddock to help players.
It is a huge leap forward for a guy who was once so shy that he couldn’t even be in the same room as his idols.
Today, he shares strong links with many players, including a special friendship with the club veteran and former skipper Taylor ‘Tex’ Walker.
“Jacob Milbank is an excellent example of what makes our football club, it brings a lot of joy to everyone,” Walker said about Milbank in 2022.
“His transformation into a young man was incredible and which I really liked to be part.
“Jacob and I have been good friends for a long time.
“He tells me that he is a legend of the football club and if he was not here, the football club would probably not turn.”
