Les Millis

Recruited from the local Fitzroy Juniors, Les Millis became a centrepiece of the Maroons' "Golden Era" during the early 1900s. He established himself as a dynamic rover and wingman, possessing the stamina to run out games and the skill to hurt opposition teams on the scoreboard. Unlike many midfielders of the dead-ball era who focused purely on distribution, Millis was a genuine attacking threat, averaging more than a goal every two games across his career—a significant strike rate for a follower in that period.

Millis's legacy at Brunswick Street is defined by his elite performance during the club's greatest triumphs. He was instrumental in Fitzroy’s back-to-back premiership victories in 1904 and 1905, providing the drive and consistency required to keep the Maroons at the top of the ladder. His standing among his peers was confirmed when he won the club's Best and Fairest award in the 1905 premiership year, backing it up with a second consecutive award in 1906. He remained a key contributor until his final season in 1909, retiring as a dual premiership player and a two-time club champion.