Charlie Ross
Carlton
AFL career
41 games8 goals
- Debut
- R5 1900 v COL2 June 1900
- Most recent
- R4 1904 v STK28 May 1904
Stats
Bio
Born in Beechworth, Charlie Ross was recruited from VFA club Brunswick mid-way through the 1900 season to bolster a Carlton lineup that was fighting to establish itself in the young league. A consistent contributor during a transformative period for the Blues, he featured regularly as the club evolved from cellar-dwellers to powerhouse contenders under the guidance of Jack Worrall. His career halted abruptly in 1904 when he suffered a severe injury against St Kilda at the Junction Oval, forcing him into premature retirement just as the team embarked on its historic run to that year's Grand Final. While denied a place in the subsequent premiership dynasty, Ross helped set the on-field standards that allowed the club's golden era to flourish.
Profile
- Born
- 12 Aug 1878
- Died
- 20 Oct 1969 (aged 91y 69d)
- Birthplace
- Beechworth, VIC
- Deathplace
- Caulfield, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionBorn in Beechworth, Charlie Ross was recruited from VFA club Brunswick mid-way through the 1900 season to bolster a Carlton lineup that was fighting to establish itself in the young league. A consistent contributor during a transformative period for the Blues, he featured regularly as the club evolved from cellar-dwellers to powerhouse contenders under the guidance of Jack Worrall. His career halted abruptly in 1904 when he suffered a severe injury against St Kilda at the Junction Oval, forcing him into premature retirement just as the team embarked on its historic run to that year's Grand Final. While denied a place in the subsequent premiership dynasty, Ross helped set the on-field standards that allowed the club's golden era to flourish.