Blake Mueller


Blake Mueller is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He played as a half back. His brother Brock played for the Newcastle Knights between 1998 and 1999.

Background

Mueller was born in Belmont, New South Wales.

Playing career

Mueller made his first grade debut for Newcastle against Melbourne in Round 8 2003 against Melbourne which ended in a 46–6 loss.
In 2005, Mueller was one of 11 players fined by the club for misconduct after a pre-season game in Bathurst.
It was alleged that some of the Newcastle players had broken curfew to visit dormitories at Charles Sturt University. It was reported that one of the players had jumped on a student as she slept in her bed and touched her inappropriately. One of the Newcastle players Dane Tilse was deregistered by the NRL for 12 months.
Mueller made 10 appearances for Newcastle in 2005 as the club endured a horror season finishing last and claiming the wooden spoon. His final game for the club was a 28–14 loss against the Sydney Roosters in Round 17 2005.