Michael Ross (rugby league) explained

Mick Ross
Fullname:	Michael Ross
Club1:	Balmain
Year1start:	1966
Year1end:	73
Appearances1:	40
Tries1:	9
Goals1:	18
Fieldgoals1:	0
Points1:	63
Source:	^[1]
Updated:	11 April 2021

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]}

Sources

• Book: Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson. The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1993 . Gary Allen Pty Ltd. Wetherill Park, New South Wales. 978-1-87516-936-8.
• Book: Ian Collis. The A to Z of Rugby League Players. 2018 . New Holland Publishers. Chatswood, New South Wales. 978-1-92102-498-6.

Notes and References

1. Ian Collis: The A to Z of Rugby League Players
2. Web site: Newling . Geoff . '64 schoolboy side one for the record books . . 19 April 2021 . en . 21 August 2014.
3. Web site: Tamworth High School First XIII . 19 April 2021 . en .
4. Web site: Spinks . Steve . Tough decision pays off at last . . 19 April 2021 . en . 1 October 2005.
5. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1993 edition)
6. Ian Collis: The A to Z of Rugby League Players
7. Web site: Glory days recalled . 19 April 2021 . en . 24 July 2008.
8. Web site: Spinks . Steve . Tough decision pays off at last . . 19 April 2021 . en . 1 October 2005.
9. News: Ballina picks league Team of the Century. 19 April 2021. Ballina Shire Advocate. 20 August 2008.
10. Web site: Ballina picks its league Team of the Century. ballina.info. 19 April 2021.