Allan Miller (footballer)

Alan R. Miller (27 October 1925 – 18 March 2006)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

For the South Melbourne coach, see Alan Miller (football coach).

Alan Miller
Personal information
Full name Alan R. Miller
Date of birth 27 October 1925
Date of death 18 March 2006(2006-03-18) (aged 80)
Original team(s) South Surfers
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 86 kg (190 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1948–1951 South Melbourne 36 (48)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1951.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Miller, a forward, was recruited to South Melbourne from South Surfers.[2] He kicked a bag of five goals in just his third league game, against Geelong at Lake Oval.[3] In 1950 he kicked 21 goals for the season and played his last game for the club the following year.[3]

His son, Greg Miller, also played for South Melbourne.[2]

References
  1. "Alan Miller - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  2. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  3. "Stats". AFL Tables.


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