Lachie Miller

Lachlan (Lachie) Miller (born 14 August 1994) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback, winger or halfback for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL. He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

Lachie Miller
Personal information
Full nameLachlan Miller
Born (1994-08-14) 14 August 1994
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight84 kg (13 st 3 lb)
Playing information
Rugby league
PositionFullback, Wing, Halfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022 Cronulla Sharks 7 3 0 0 12
2023– Newcastle Knights 10 2 21 0 50
Total 17 5 21 0 62
Rugby union
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020–21 Australia Sevens
Source: [1]
As of 14 May 2023

Playing career

Rugby sevens

Miller was a member of the Australian men's rugby sevens' squad at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.[2] The team came third in their pool round and then lost to Fiji 19-nil in the quarterfinal.[3]

2022

In round 11 of the 2022 NRL season, Miller made his first grade debut for Cronulla and scored a try in the clubs 25-18 victory over the Gold Coast.[4] Miller played for Cronulla in their elimination final loss to South Sydney.[5]

2023

In January, Miller was released from his Cronulla contract to sign a three-year deal with the Newcastle Knights.[6]

In round 1 of the 2023 NRL season, Miller made his Newcastle debut in the club's 12-20 loss to the New Zealand Warriors.[7] In round 3, Miller scored two tries for Newcastle in their 36-20 loss against the Dolphins.[8]

Statistics

NRL
Statistics are correct to the end of Round 11 NRL 2023 season[1]
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2022 Cronulla-Sutherland 730—012
2023 Newcastle Knights 10 2 21 50
Career totals 17 5 21 — 0 62

References
  1. "Lachlan Miller - Career Stats & Summary". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Rugby Sevens - Australia vs Argentina - Pool A Results". Tokyo 2020. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  3. "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  4. "Cronulla Sharks score 25-18 NRL win over Gold Coast as Canberra defeats South Sydney 32-12". www.abc.net.au.
  5. "Young gun who can solve Sharks' big problem; masterstroke that can't be overlooked: Brutal Review". www.foxsports.com.au.
  6. "Knights secure Lachlan Miller". Newcastle Knights. 31 January 2023.
  7. "'Back on home soil': CNK's 'outstanding' return, Knights 'massive' Ponga blow — Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au.
  8. "Sydney Roosters triumph over Rabbitohs 20-18 in tense NRL battle, Dolphins stay unbeaten with 36-20 win over Newcastle Knights". www.abc.net.au.


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