Keith Milte
Collingwood and Geelong
AFL career
11 games7 goals
- Debut
- R11 1938 v CAR2 July 1938
- Most recent
- R1 1943 v NTH8 May 1943
Stats
1943 | COL | 1 | 1.0 |
1942 | COL | 9 | 0.7 |
1938 | GEE | 1 | 0.0 |
Bio
Hailing from the Mallee region, Keith Milte was a powerfully built follower nicknamed "The Lascelles Lifter" for his ability to carry his local side. After struggling to break into the VFL with Geelong in 1938, where he managed just a solitary appearance, Milte crossed to the VFA and transformed into a standout performer with Coburg. His imposing frame and strong form caught the eye of Collingwood recruiters looking to bolster their stocks during the war years, leading to his return to the top level in 1942. A fireman by trade, Milte was a heavy-hitting ruckman who used his size to intimidate opponents and possessed a prodigious left-foot kick, occasionally even employing the place kick for set shots. Although his VFL career was restricted to 11 games across two clubs, he returned to the VFA to become a genuine star for the Lions, eventually winning their best and fairest award in 1945.
Profile
- Born
- 28 May 1917
- Died
- 21 Aug 2003 (aged 86y 85d)
- Birthplace
- Sea Lake, VIC
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionHailing from the Mallee region, Keith Milte was a powerfully built follower nicknamed "The Lascelles Lifter" for his ability to carry his local side. After struggling to break into the VFL with Geelong in 1938, where he managed just a solitary appearance, Milte crossed to the VFA and transformed into a standout performer with Coburg. His imposing frame and strong form caught the eye of Collingwood recruiters looking to bolster their stocks during the war years, leading to his return to the top level in 1942. A fireman by trade, Milte was a heavy-hitting ruckman who used his size to intimidate opponents and possessed a prodigious left-foot kick, occasionally even employing the place kick for set shots. Although his VFL career was restricted to 11 games across two clubs, he returned to the VFA to become a genuine star for the Lions, eventually winning their best and fairest award in 1945.