David Ronson

David Ronson

Personal information
Full name	David Ronson
Born	(1967-01-13) 13 January 1967 (age 58) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position	Wing, Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1985–91 Manly Sea Eagles 101 34 2 0 140 1991–92 Hull FC 26 10 0 0 40 1994 Balmain Tigers 3 0 0 0 0 Total 130 44 2 0 180
Source: [1] As of 10 April 2019

David Ronson is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Manly-Warringah and Balmain in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition and Hull FC in England.

Playing career

Ronson, a Belrose Eagles junior, made his first grade debut for Manly against Canterbury-Bankstown in Round 16 1985 at the Sydney Cricket Ground 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 Sydney Cricket Ground.

Ronson remained a first choice threequarter with Manly until departing the club at the end of the 1991 season. He spent then the 1991–92 season with English club Hull FC. ^[2] Newcastle signed Ronson for the 1993 season, ^[3] but he did not play any first grade and signed with Balmain, where he had a brief stint and played in a few first grade games. ^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

References

1. "David Ronson- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
2. "UK Exodus Way Down On Past Years". The Sun-Herald. Sydney. 6 October 1991. p. 66.
3. Sarino, Tony (19 January 1993). "New Boy Martin Key to Knights' Progress". Sydney Morning Herald . p. 42.
4. "30 years since 87' Grand Final". www.seaeagles.com.au.
5. "Blindside: Can you name this team of old rugby league stars?". www.dailytelegraph.com.au.
6. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
7. "David Ronson". manlygoldeneagles.com.au.