Miller Bergman
Personal information
Nickname(s) Ice
Date of birth (2003-01-25) 25 January 2003
Original team(s) Dandenong Stingrays
Draft No. 38, 2021 national draft
Debut 30 April 2022, North Melbourne vs. Carlton, at Marvel Stadium
Height 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 27
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022- North Melbourne 3 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 2, 2023.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Miller Bergman is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

Bergman was born on 25 January 2003. He was raised a North Melbourne supporter, as his father Shannon was drafted by the club in 1989, though he never played a senior game.[1] Bergman played for the Dandenong Stingrays at under 18s level, making a name for himself as an elite decision maker. His U18 season was heavily interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, so Bergman used his time away from football to build elite fitness and running capacity. He was drafted by the North Melbourne Football Club with the 38th selection in the 2021 National Draft.[2]

AFL career

Bergman made his AFL debut for North Melbourne in their 50-point loss to Carlton in Round 7 of the 2022 season. Bergman was a late inclusion to the side, replacing fellow defender Aidan Corr. In the second quarter, Bergman won a clearance out of defense, but was tackled as he kicked the ball, landed hard on his right shoulder, and was subbed out of the game.[3] As a result of this injury, he missed the remainder of the 2022 season.

Following a strong performance on return to North Melbourne's side in Round 1 of 2023, Bergman signed a two-year contract extension to remain at the club until the end of 2025.[4]

References

  1. "5 things to know about Miller Bergman". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  2. "North Melbourne Kangaroos select Miller Bergman with No.38 draft pick". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  3. "AFL - News, Fixtures, Scores & Results". afl.com.au. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  4. "It's Miller time: Young gun puts pen to paper". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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