No. 12
Position: Back pocket
Career: 1930-42
Games: 196. Goals: 60
Coach: 1942. Captain: 1932, 34, 38,40-41.
Awards: 11 times interstate representative; 1933, 35, 39 Club Champion.

A strong-marking, hard-working ruckman who also played at centre half-back. Despite his side often struggling, Mills was still regarded as a top-class player whose style was tough but fair. He possessed enviable disposal skills, with great spring and a quick kick. A fitness fanatic from Bethanga via Wangaratta, Mills both coached and captained the team during his time at Hawthorn.