Mick Tilse

Mick Tilse is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. Tilse played for North Sydney and Canberra in the NSWRL competition. Tilse was a foundation player for Canberra playing in the club's first ever game. Tilse is the father of former Newcastle Knights and Canberra player Dane Tilse.

Mick Tilse
Personal information
Full nameMichael Tilse
Playing information
PositionProp, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1980 North Sydney 4 0 0 0 0
1982 Canberra Raiders 11 0 0 0 0
Total 15 0 0 0 0
As of 28 February 2019
Source: [1]

Playing career

Tilse made his first grade debut for North Sydney in Round 15 1980 against Canterbury at Belmore Oval.

In 1982, Tilse joined newly admitted Canberra and played in the club's first ever game, a 37–7 loss against South Sydney at Redfern Oval.

Canberra would only go on to win 4 games in 1982 and finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon. As of 2019, this is the only time that Canberra has finished last.

Tilse remarkably went his whole first grade career without playing in a winning match being on the losing side in all 15 of his first grade games.[2][3][4][5]

References
  1. "Mick Tilse - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "Class of '82 sees this year's Raiders graduating with high honours". www.smh.com.au.
  4. "Canberra Raiders prop Dane Tilse picks success over sentimentality". www.smh.com.au.
  5. "All time first grade player list". Canberra Raiders.


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