Russell Middlemiss
| Russell Middlemiss | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 6 July 1929 | ||
| Died |
5 August 2019 (aged 90) Geelong | ||
| Original team | Rokewood | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1949–1955 | Geelong | 74 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Russell Middlemiss (6 July 1929 – 5 August 2019), who grew up in a Ballarat orphanage[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the VFL during the early 1950s. Middlemiss was a half back flanker and was an important player in defence for Geelong in their back to back VFL premiership triumphs in 1951 and 1952.
His son, Glen Middlemiss, also played for Geelong, as well as St Kilda.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "2012 - Geelong star reunites with old friends". Ballarat Courier. 6 February 2008. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
External links
[edit]- Russell Middlemiss's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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