Michael Ross is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played for Balmain in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.
Background
In 1964 Ross captained the Tamworth High School First XIII to win the University Shield (NSW Combined High Schools competition) and the NSW State Championship (All Schools).[2][3] After high school, he moved to Sydney to study and play for the Balmain club.[4]
Playing career
Ross made his New South Wales Rugby League first grade debut for Balmain in 1966, last playing in 1973, having appeared in the top grade in all seasons, except 1970.[5][6] From 1974 to 1978 he played for the Ballina Seagulls.[7]
Post playing
Ross taught economics at Ballina High School.[8] In 2008 he was named at Fullback in the Ballina Seagulls Team of the Century.[9][10]
References
- ^ Ian Collis: The A to Z of Rugby League Players ISBN 978-1-92102-498-6
- ^ Newling, Geoff (21 August 2014). "'64 schoolboy side one for the record books". Northern Daily Leader. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Tamworth High School First XIII". Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Spinks, Steve (1 October 2005). "Tough decision pays off at last". The Northern Star. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1993 edition) ISBN 978-1-87516-936-8
- ^ Ian Collis: The A to Z of Rugby League Players ISBN 978-1-92102-498-6
- ^ "Glory days recalled". 24 July 2008. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Spinks, Steve (1 October 2005). "Tough decision pays off at last". The Northern Star. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Ballina picks league Team of the Century". Ballina Shire Advocate. 20 August 2008. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Ballina picks its league Team of the Century". ballina.info. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
Sources
- Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson (1993). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd. ISBN 978-1-87516-936-8.
- Ian Collis (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. Chatswood, New South Wales: New Holland Publishers. ISBN 978-1-92102-498-6.
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