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Australia’s Rugby Sevens star Lachie Miller is chasing more than just a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
He also wants to show NRL clubs he is worthy of a contract to play league as a halfback.
Miller has put a new two-year offer from the Australian Rugby Union on hold until after the Olympics when he will decide his future.
Type ‘Lachie Miller highlights’ into You Tube and you will find the most stunning action footage — speed, explosive acceleration, elusiveness and a beautiful passing game. The 28-year-old Olympian, who leaves for Tokyo on Monday, is a born and bred ‘leaguey’ from Coffs Harbour .
It wasn’t until rugby’s legendary Ella brothers Mark, Gary and Glen, held their sevens tournament in Coffs Harbour four years ago that Miller’s career took off.
“I played in Glen’s team in the Ella 7’s,” Miller said. “He told me I’ve got some talent and should be playing for Randwick in Sydney and sevens footy.
“I got into the development system with the ARU and then a contract to play sevens.” While the Aussies are rated a genuine hope and Miller has thrown his efforts into the campaign, he still has this incredible passion for league. “I’ve always played league at halfback, fullback or hooker and loved running the football,” he said.
“That’s sevens footy. Heaps of running, plenty of space, but it’s really hard.
“The contact isn’t as physical as NRL but in the sevens it’s short and sharp and you’re constantly sprinting — it’s a different fitness to rugby league.” Miller is looked after by Joe Wehbe and Anthony Field in the same stable that manages NRL superstars James Tedesco and Daly Cherry Evans. “My focus is a gold medal and we’re definitely a chance,” Miller said, “plus my family and our new baby, Billy.
I’m now thinking about setting up for my future. “Obviously the Olympics could open some doors.
I’ve always dreamt of playing NRL. The new rules could really suit me with the faster game and more fatigue. “Union have been great and offered me an extension. “I’ve just parked everything until after Tokyo to ensure I’ll be fully focused for Tokyo.”
I'm not saying we should sign him I played against him from under 13s till 18s when I gave the game a way and then took up reffing hahaha bad choice on my part. But he was one of the most talented half's in group 2 coming through the grades he was with the Broncos Academy at the age of 12 he was supposed to sign with dragons after he took Coffs Harbour u18s to a grandfinal victory but done his acl he stuck around the group 2 area for a while after that a won a couple of 1st grade grandfinals and then later on moved to Sawtell to captain coach them to a major finals as the article says can play many positions and do that really well a hooker five-eighth or fullback really strong kicking game and great vision I reckon he would be a handy pick up for any club despite his age
He also wants to show NRL clubs he is worthy of a contract to play league as a halfback.
Miller has put a new two-year offer from the Australian Rugby Union on hold until after the Olympics when he will decide his future.
Type ‘Lachie Miller highlights’ into You Tube and you will find the most stunning action footage — speed, explosive acceleration, elusiveness and a beautiful passing game. The 28-year-old Olympian, who leaves for Tokyo on Monday, is a born and bred ‘leaguey’ from Coffs Harbour .
It wasn’t until rugby’s legendary Ella brothers Mark, Gary and Glen, held their sevens tournament in Coffs Harbour four years ago that Miller’s career took off.
“I played in Glen’s team in the Ella 7’s,” Miller said. “He told me I’ve got some talent and should be playing for Randwick in Sydney and sevens footy.
“I got into the development system with the ARU and then a contract to play sevens.” While the Aussies are rated a genuine hope and Miller has thrown his efforts into the campaign, he still has this incredible passion for league. “I’ve always played league at halfback, fullback or hooker and loved running the football,” he said.
“That’s sevens footy. Heaps of running, plenty of space, but it’s really hard.
“The contact isn’t as physical as NRL but in the sevens it’s short and sharp and you’re constantly sprinting — it’s a different fitness to rugby league.” Miller is looked after by Joe Wehbe and Anthony Field in the same stable that manages NRL superstars James Tedesco and Daly Cherry Evans. “My focus is a gold medal and we’re definitely a chance,” Miller said, “plus my family and our new baby, Billy.
I’m now thinking about setting up for my future. “Obviously the Olympics could open some doors.
I’ve always dreamt of playing NRL. The new rules could really suit me with the faster game and more fatigue. “Union have been great and offered me an extension. “I’ve just parked everything until after Tokyo to ensure I’ll be fully focused for Tokyo.”
I'm not saying we should sign him I played against him from under 13s till 18s when I gave the game a way and then took up reffing hahaha bad choice on my part. But he was one of the most talented half's in group 2 coming through the grades he was with the Broncos Academy at the age of 12 he was supposed to sign with dragons after he took Coffs Harbour u18s to a grandfinal victory but done his acl he stuck around the group 2 area for a while after that a won a couple of 1st grade grandfinals and then later on moved to Sawtell to captain coach them to a major finals as the article says can play many positions and do that really well a hooker five-eighth or fullback really strong kicking game and great vision I reckon he would be a handy pick up for any club despite his age
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