Milton Thaiday

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Milton Thaiday (born 15 February 1980) is an Aboriginal rugby league player for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League competition.

Milton Thaiday plays fullback and has been the regular first choice fullback since the 2005 season. When on the field he is strong in defence and his speed helps out with supporting attacks and making breaks through the defensive line. Milton was one of the Knights' shining players during their dismal start to the 2005 season, and played well in 2006 before he picked up an injury and missed the remaining fixtures. He is a distant relative of Sam of the Brisbane Broncos. In the 2005 season he scored 7 tries in 14 appearances.

Milton suffered a season ending shoulder injury in round 5 and will miss the remainder of the 2007 campaign.

[edit] Career highlights

• Junior Club: Lismore
• Career Stats: 2005 Milton Thaiday Played 14 games Scored 7 Tries for a total of 28 points

He initially beagan his professional career in Rugby union playing for the NSW Waratahs in Super 12 Rugby. He was discovered by Rugby great Mark Ella whilst playing in a local competition at Lismore, northern NSW. He was controversially sacked by the NSW Waratahs after missing a game due to problems with alcohol. But this turned out to be a blessing in disguise when NRL team, The Newcastle Knights signed him at the beginning of 2005. Allowing him to return to his preferred code.

Name: Milton Lameski Thaiday Date of Birth: 15th February 1980 Height: 178CM Weight: 78KG Clubs: Newcastle Knights, NSW Waratahs Rep games: Car victims Cup (Under 18's) 12 matches, 14 tries. Rep honours: Captin of team for Car victims Cup Position: Fullback Rugby union matches: 46 Rugby league matches: 14

Trivia- Milton is also a talented poet and songwriter, currently competing in The Footy Show's search for legues most 'talented' player.