Ian Miller (Australian footballer)
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Ian Miller is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy
in the VFL
. He also played with Perth
and East Perth
in the WANFL
and appeared in 15 interstate matches for Western Australia.
Miller was a versatile player and was often used across half forward and as a ruck-rover. He started his career at WANFL club Perth and was a member of their 1968 premiership side. In 1972 he spent more of the season at centre half-forward and won a Sandover Medal
. He also represented Western Australia that year at the Perth Carnival
and earned All-Australian selection. The following season he played the last of his 132 games for Perth and was recruited by Fitzroy.
From 1974 to 1977 he was a regular in the Fitzroy side before returning to the West in 1978 to join East Perth. In his debut season for East Perth he starred in their two point Grand Final victory, winning a Simpson Medal
. He finished with 64 games at East Perth and from 1982 to 1984 was coach of Perth.
In 1999 was chosen as a half forward flanker in Perth's official 'Team of the Century'.
Fitzroy Football Club
The Fitzroy Football Club, formerly nicknamed The Lions, is an Australian rules football club formed in 1883 to represent the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, Victoria and was a foundation member club of the Victorian Football League on its inception in 1897...
in the VFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
. He also played with Perth
Perth Football Club
The Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club plays its matches at Lathlain Park.-History:...
and East Perth
East Perth Football Club
The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League...
in the WANFL
West Australian Football League
The West Australian Football League is an Australian rules football league based in Perth, Western Australia. The WAFL is the second-most popular in the state, behind the nation-wide Australian Football League...
and appeared in 15 interstate matches for Western Australia.
Miller was a versatile player and was often used across half forward and as a ruck-rover. He started his career at WANFL club Perth and was a member of their 1968 premiership side. In 1972 he spent more of the season at centre half-forward and won a Sandover Medal
Sandover Medal
The Sandover Medal is an Australian rules football award, given annually since 1921 to the fairest and best player in the West Australian Football League...
. He also represented Western Australia that year at the Perth Carnival
1972 Perth Carnival
The 1972 Perth Carnival was the 18th edition of the Australian National Football Carnival, an Australian rules football interstate competition....
and earned All-Australian selection. The following season he played the last of his 132 games for Perth and was recruited by Fitzroy.
From 1974 to 1977 he was a regular in the Fitzroy side before returning to the West in 1978 to join East Perth. In his debut season for East Perth he starred in their two point Grand Final victory, winning a Simpson Medal
Simpson Medal
The Simpson Medal, a prize for Australian rules football, has been donated by Dr. Fred Simpson and family since 1945. It is awarded to the best player in a WAFL Grand Final and the best player in an interstate game involving Western Australia....
. He finished with 64 games at East Perth and from 1982 to 1984 was coach of Perth.
In 1999 was chosen as a half forward flanker in Perth's official 'Team of the Century'.