Russell Middlemiss
Australian rules footballer (1929–2019)
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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.
| 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 | |||
His son, Glen Middlemiss, also played for Geelong, as well as St Kilda.[2]
