Milton Thaiday facts for kids
| Birth name | Milton Lameski Thaiday | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 15 February 1980 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Townsville, Queensland, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 78 kg (12 st 4 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Sam Thaiday (cousin) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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| Position | Fullback | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Milton Thaiday was born on February 15, 1980. He is an Australian former professional rugby player. Milton is from the Torres Strait Islands and played both rugby league and rugby union.
He is also the cousin of Sam Thaiday, another well-known rugby player. Milton played for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition.
Milton's Rugby League Journey
Milton Thaiday played as a fullback for the Newcastle Knights. He joined the team in 2005. In his first year, he scored 7 tries in 14 games. A "try" in rugby is like a touchdown in American football, where a player grounds the ball in the opponent's goal area.
He played a total of 29 games for the Knights between 2005 and 2007. During this time, he scored 14 tries, which added up to 56 points for his team. Milton had to stop playing professionally at the end of the 2007 season due to an injury.
Playing Rugby Union First
Before joining the rugby league, Milton Thaiday started his professional career in rugby union. He played for the New South Wales Waratahs in the Super 12 (later Super 14) Rugby competition. Rugby union is a different style of rugby with slightly different rules and team sizes.
A famous rugby player named Mark Ella discovered Milton. Mark Ella saw Milton playing in a local competition in Lismore, New South Wales. In June 2004, Milton even scored a try for the Waratahs when they played against the Pacific Islanders team.
Key Career Moments
- Junior Club: Milton started his rugby journey playing for the Souths Townsville junior club.
- Professional Debut: He began his professional career in rugby union with the NSW Waratahs.
- NRL Career: From 2005 to 2007, he played 29 games for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL.
- Total Points: He scored 14 tries, earning 56 points during his time with the Knights.
