Russell Middlemiss

Russell Middlemiss, who grew up in a Ballarat orphanage was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the VFL during the early 1950s. Middlemiss was a half back flanker and was an important player in defence for Geelong in their back to back VFL premiership triumphs in 1951 and 1952.
His son, Glen Middlemiss, also played for Geelong, as well as St Kilda.