Australian Football

Originally from Mirrabooka, Ross Gibbs was recruited by West Perth and made his WANFL debut in 1979. Initially used mainly as a back pocket player he eventually developed into a highly skilled and exciting ruck-rover, in which position he twice represented Western Australia. In 1984, after 97 senior games, he crossed to Glenelg where he reverted to his original back pocket position without compromising on either skill or excitement. In eleven seasons at the Bay Oval Gibbs played 253 league games and represented his adopted state once. A consistently elegant and eye-catching performer, he was a member of Glenelg premiership teams in 1985 and 1986.

Author - John Devaney