Noel Ross

Albert Noel Ross (25 December 1922 – 18 March 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family The son of John Ross (1896–1985), and Lillian Florence Ross (1898–1975), née Bridgman, Albert Noel Ross was born at Auburn, Victoria on 25 December 1922.

Military service Prior to his VFL football career, Ross served in the Australian Army during World War II.

Football Foster He played with the Foster Football Club in the Alberton League over many years: 1937-1944, 1948 (when he won the competition's best and fairest), 1954, 1957, 1959, 1960 (captain-coach in 1954 and 1959), playing his last match at the age of 37.

Richmond (VFL) Recruited from Foster in 1945. He played with Richmond over four seasons, 1945, 1946, 1947, and 1949 he returned to Foster for the 1948 season playing in 35 First XVII games and 21 Second XVIII games (including the 1947 Second's Grand Final).

Mirboo North He played with Mirboo North for two seasons (1950-1951); and, in 1951, won the Mid Gippsland Football League's best and fairest award.