Milligan’s agent Tom Brookes told au.fourfourtwo.com tonight that the U/23 skipper feels the ban is not justified.

“Mark is bitterly disappointed," he said.

“He is deeply concerned with the FFA’s decision and their total failure to accept his need to secure his club future and the paramount importance of finding employment.”

Brookes reiterated that the FFA “...were informed of Milligan's whereabouts and why he was overseas.

“We do not accept the decision and will appeal.”

Any appeal however is unclear as the decision was made by FFA officials and not a tribunal.