DOB: 12 March 1941
Debut: Round 3, 1961 against Essendon at Windy Hill
Last Game: Round 18, 1965 against Footscray at MCG
From: Horsham
Number: 33 (1961-1965)
Honours:
Thirds Best and Fairest - 1959
Games: 69
Goals: 3
Career Statistics
Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
46 | 0 | 23 | 66.66 |
Miller spent all of 1960 in the Seconds, but once he broke into the seniors he played finals in his first three years. He was first used as a ruck-rover and then as a defender, then in late 1961 played as second ruckman while resting in defence. Miller said he never got along with coach Norm Smith, saying the two had a personality conflict.
After dropping out of the side with a hamstring injury after Round 9, 1964, Miller didn't force his way back in. He was named an emergency for the Grand Final but wasn't required. After 16 further games in 1965 he retired at just 24-years-old to pursue his education in America. Miller earned a Masters of Law at the University of California and served as an associate professor of law in Canada. He then became a human rights officer for the United Nations in New York and served in a variety of legal roles at Monash University. He joined the Demons board in 1971 and served until the end of 1974.
In 1979 Miller was elected as the Labor Party member for the lower house seat of Prahran and served until 1985 when he contested an upper house seat but lost. During Miller's first term in Parliament, he was opposed on the other side of the house by former teammate Brian Dixon.
Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
1961 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
1962 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
1963 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
1964 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
1965 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
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Media
Age - 20/07/1966
Australian Football Action - Issue 1, 1982
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