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Matthew Cross

b. 1981

Australian rugby league footballer

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Born 1981. Matthew Cross is an Australian rugby league player.

Matt Cross (born 28 April 1981) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League. Cross previously played for the Penrith Panthers and the Gold Coast. Cross played as a prop or in the . Cross is the brother of Ben Cross.

Playing career Cross made his first grade debut for Penrith in round 20 of the 2005 NRL season against North Queensland at the Willows Sports Complex. In his first two seasons with Penrith the club missed the finals. In the 2007 NRL season, Cross played 9 games as the club finished last on the table.

In 2008, Cross joined the Gold Coast but only played three games for the club. Cross spent the 2009 NRL season with the Melbourne Storm after the Titans agreed to an early release.

Cross then joined the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 2010 where he played 16 games and scored 3 tries for his new club. At the end of 2010, Cross was released by Manly and this would prove to be his last season in first grade.

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Who is Matthew Cross?

Australian rugby league footballer

When was Matthew Cross born?

Matthew Cross was born on 28 April 1981 in Wagga Wagga.

What is Matthew Cross's occupation?

Matthew Cross is a rugby league player.

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Matthew Cross is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthew Cross

· Wikidata: Q6790368

· DBpedia: Matthew Cross (rugby league)

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