David Ronson is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for

Manly-Warringah The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are an Australian professional rugby league club based in Sydney's Northern Beaches. The team colours are maroon and white, while their namesake and logo is the sea eagle. They compete in Australia's premier rugb ...

and Balmain in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Ronson, a

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junior, made his first grade debut for Manly against Canterbury-Bankstown in Round 16 1985 at the

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scoring a try during a 16–12 loss. Ronson went on to become a regular starter for Manly on the wing and played nearly every game in 1986. Ronson played 24 games for Manly in 1987 as the club reached the grand final against the Canberra Raiders. Manly-Warringah went on to win the premiership 18-8 after leading for the entire game. Ronson played on the wing during the match. The grand final was also the last one to be played at the

. Ronson remained as Manly's first choice winger until departing the club at the end of the 1991 season. After a 3-year absence in first grade, Ronson signed with Balmain and had a brief stint with the club playing in a few games.

References

1967 births Living people Australian rugby league players Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players Balmain Tigers players Rugby league wingers Rugby league centres Rugby league players from Sydney {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1960s-stub