Martin Cross (footballer)
| Martin Cross | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 19 October 1939 | ||
| Original team(s) | North Ballarat | ||
| Debut |
1961, Carlton v. St Kilda, at Junction Oval | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1961–1963 | Carlton | 36 (36) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1963 season. | |||
Martin Cross (born 19 October 1939) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Martin Cross joined Carlton in 1961 from North Ballarat, Where he played 96 games in the Ballarat League prior to crossing to Carlton.
He was a right-foot kick who baulked and turned well, and had all the requirements of a top-class rover.
Cross was 20th man in the 1962 Carlton Grand Final team, that was beaten by Essendon by 32 points.
He later coached in the Ovens & Murray League, steering Myrtleford to a premiership in 1970 as captain-coach. Cross also coached North Albury.
External links
- Martin Cross at Blueseum
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