Andrew Cross (born 13 April 1961) is a former

Australian rules football Australian football, also called Australian rules football or Aussie rules, or more simply football or footy, is a contact sport played between two teams of 18 players on an Australian rules football playing field, oval field, often a modified ...

er who played with St Kilda, Fitzroy and

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in the

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(VFL). 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.AFL Tables: Andrew Cross
/ref> When he returned in 1983, he played the best football of his career, averaging 20 disposals and kicking 14 goals from his eight games. The following year he made more regular appearances, playing 15 games. He finished his career with one seasons stints at both Fitzroy and Richmond. At Fitzroy, he missed just three games all year and then crossed to Richmond. Despite commanding a high transfer fee, he played just once for his new club. Cross also played for VFA club Frankston under the coaching of Jeff Sarau.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cross, Andrew 1961 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) St Kilda Football Club players Fitzroy Football Club players Richmond Football Club players