Mitch Inman
A powerful and versatile Australian rugby back who provided consistent, hard-running midfield presence for the Melbourne Rebels over a century of Super Rugby games.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Rugby player·Birthday: October 24·Millennials
Biography
Mitch Inman's rugby journey is one of durable, unflashy excellence. A product of Sydney's club rugby scene, he made his professional mark with the Melbourne Rebels, becoming a fixture in their backline for the better part of a decade. Standing at 6'3" and over 240 pounds, Inman was a formidable physical presence at inside centre, known more for his direct, gain-line busting runs and robust defence than for elusive footwork. He amassed over 100 Super Rugby caps, a testament to his reliability and toughness. While he never quite broke into the Wallabies' setup, his value to the Rebels was immense, serving as a veteran leader during the club's formative and often turbulent years in the competition.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Mitch was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Mitch Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Mitch's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played over 100 Super Rugby games, primarily for the Melbourne Rebels.
- Scored a try in his debut match for the Rebels against the NSW Waratahs in 2011.
- Represented the Australian Schoolboys and Australian Under-20s teams early in his career.
- Played for the Perth Spirit in the National Rugby Championship (NRC).
Did You Know?
He played his junior rugby for the Warringah Rats club in Sydney.
Before focusing on rugby, he was also a talented junior cricketer.
His brother, Tim Inman, also played professional rugby union.
He played a season in Japan for the Kintetsu Liners after leaving the Rebels.
“My role is to get over the gain line and make the next job easier for the bloke outside me.”
