Martin Cross (footballer)

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Martin Cross
Personal information
Date of birth	19 October 1939
Original team	North Ballarat
Debut	1961, Carlton v. St Kilda, at Junction Oval
Playing career¹
Carlton (1961–1963) 36 games, 36 goals
¹ Playing statistics correct to end of 1963 season.

Martin Cross (born 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.

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Name	Cross, Martin
Alternative names
Short description	Australian rules footballer
Date of birth	19 October 1939
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