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Key Facts

Full name
Raymond Cross

Known as
Ray Cross

Born
7 September 1941 (age 82)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 20y 247d
Last game: 25y 353d

Height and weight
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 83 kg

Senior clubs
St. Kilda

Jumper numbers
St. Kilda: 17

Ray Cross

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
St. KildaV/AFL1962-19675740.0770%9.151.001.942
Total1962-19675740.0770%9.151.001.942

Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only

AFL: 7,367th player to appear, 3,973rd most games played, 6,734th most goals kickedSt. Kilda: 1,088th player to appear, 270th most games played, 660th most goals kicked

Ray Cross was a solid half back flanker who was hampered by knee problems during his time in the VFL with St Kilda. From 1962 to 1967 he played 57 games for the Saints and scored four goals. He lined up in the comparatively unaccustomed position of half forward flank in the losing 1965 grand final against Essendon, while a year later he missed the famous one point triumph over St Kilda with injury. 

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.