A powerhouse goal-kicker, originally from Murwillumbah, Ross was spotted playing for Mount St Mary's in the University Cup competition alongside Des Hasler by Wests coach Roy Masters.
- Status: Pending1983Debut against Illawarra
- Status: Pending1985 to 1986Played for English team St Helens.
- Status: Pending1985Signed with Balmain
Beginnings
In 1983 Ross signed with Canterbury-Bankstown. In 1984 Ross would be selected for NSW and then chosen on the wing for the First Test against Great Britain. Ross would kick four goals in his only Test appearance.
Achievements
Ross pioneered a kicking style which was deemed revolutionary during the 1980s.
His around-the-corner, sideways shuffle approach to kicking goals bucked the trend of a forward type bunt, used at the time by Terry Lamb and Mal Meninga.
Post Representation
At the end of 1988 following the grand final Conlon at 29 retired from top grade rugby league to continue his teaching career. Today he is a HSIE teacher at Armidale's O'Connor Catholic School.