Andrew Cross (born 13 April 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda, Fitzroy and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [1]
| Andrew Cross | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Andrew Cross | ||
| Date of birth | 13 April 1961 | ||
| Original team(s) | St Kilda City | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1979–1984 | St Kilda | 31 (31) | |
| 1985 | Fitzroy | 19 (12) | |
| 1986 | Richmond | 1 (0) | |
| Total | 51 (43) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1986. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Cross, a rover, was recruited locally and made his league debut in 1979. He appeared just twice in 1980 and then didn't play senior VFL football in either of the next two seasons.[2] When he returned in 1983, he played the best football of his career, averaging 20 disposals and kicking 14 goals from his eight games.[2] The following year he made more regular appearances, playing 15 games.[2]
He finished his career with one seasons stints at both Fitzroy and Richmond.[2] At Fitzroy, he missed just three games all year and then crossed to Richmond.[2] Despite commanding a high transfer fee, he played just once for his new club.[3]
Cross also played for VFA club Frankston under the coaching of Jeff Sarau.
References
edit- ^ "Player Bio". australianfootball.com.
- ^ a b c d e AFL Tables: Andrew Cross
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.