Lachlan Miller (born 14 August 1994) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.
He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.
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] In round 21 of the season, Miller came off the bench and played in the centres, replacing Siosifa Talakai in the Sharks 24-18 win over the Dragons. In this game he managed a game high 6 tackle breaks. 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] Miller served as Newcastle’s primary fullback to start the season, and after five rounds he led the league in tackle-busts and was top-five in average run metres.[9] Despite his career-best form to start to the season, Miller later struggled to find consistency and by round 13 was relegated to a bench role as Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga returned to his familiar Fullback position.[10]
On 23 August, Miller was released from the final two years of his Newcastle contract, so he could sign a three-year deal to join English side Leeds starting in 2024.[11]
2024
Miller played 25 matches for Leeds in the 2024 Super League season and scored seven tries as the club finished 8th on the table and missed the playoffs.[12]
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
|
7 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 |  Newcastle Knights
|
11 | 2 | 21 | 50 | ||
| Career totals | 18 | 5 | 21 | — | 0 | 62 | |
References
- ^ a b "Lachlan Miller - Career Stats & Summary". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Rugby Sevens - Australia vs Argentina - Pool A Results". Tokyo 2020. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ "Cronulla Sharks score 25-18 NRL win over Gold Coast as Canberra defeats South Sydney 32-12". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "Young gun who can solve Sharks' big problem; masterstroke that can't be overlooked: Brutal Review". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "Knights secure Lachlan Miller". Newcastle Knights. 31 January 2023.
- ^ "'Back on home soil': CNK's 'outstanding' return, Knights 'massive' Ponga blow — Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au. 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Sydney Roosters triumph over Rabbitohs 20-18 in tense NRL battle, Dolphins stay unbeaten with 36-20 win over Newcastle Knights". ABC News. 17 March 2023.
- ^ "'Could've been digging holes': Inside the gamble that led to ex-rugby star's staggering NRL rise". Fox Sports. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "NRL team lists round 13 2023 | Newcastle Knights bench Lachie Miller, Kalyn Ponga to return to fullback role". amp.nine.com.au. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Flyer's new home after tumultuous season; Titans extend halfback - Transfer Centre". www.foxsports.com.au. 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Leeds Rhinos player ratings from the 2024 Super League season". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk.
