Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (born 22 February 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted in the 2021 AFL Draft at pick number 11 overall. He also got his primary school education at Rowellyn Park Primary School.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera | ||
| Date of birth | 22 February 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Glenelg Football Club | ||
| Draft | No. 11, 2021 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 18 March 2022, St Kilda vs. Collingwood, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | St Kilda | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | St Kilda | 63 (6) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
editHe is the nephew of former Port Adelaide and Essendon legend Gavin Wanganeen, and the son of former St Kilda player Terry Milera.
In his draft year of 2021, Wanganeen-Milera played for grand finalists Glenelg in the SANFL, playing four games in the seniors and the remainder in the reserves. He averaged 15.8 disposals, 3.9 marks, 2.5 tackles and 2.4 inside 50s in 13 games for the reserves side. In his four senior games he averaged 11 disposals and three marks.[1] Wanganeen-Milera helped the Tigers reserves claim the Reserves premiership, kicking a goal and gathering 19 touches in the Grand Final win over Central Districts.[2] Wanganeen-Milera was also selected for the NAB AFL Academy team as well as the South Australian U18 team to compete at the National Championships.
AFL career
editWanganeen-Milera was selected with St Kilda's first pick in the 2021 AFL draft, at number 11 overall.[3] Wanganeen-Milera made his 'debut' as an unused medical substitute in Round One 2022 against Collingwood. He made his on-field debut a week later against Fremantle, having 13 disposals.
Statistics
edit- Statistics are correct to the end of round 7, 2022[4]
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Tackles |
B
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2022 | St Kilda | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 65 | 22 | 87 | 25 | 10 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 9.3 | 3.1 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 1.4 | TBA |
| Career | 7 | 0 | 3 | 65 | 22 | 87 | 25 | 10 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 9.3 | 3.1 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 1.4 | TBA | ||
Notes
References
edit- ^ O'Carroll, Aidan (24 November 2021). "Draft profile: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera". Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "Wanganeen-Milera joins the Saints". saints.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera". AFL Tables. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
External links
edit- Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's playing statistics from AFL Tables