Introduction
Alan McRitchie is an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played for St. George Dragons and Cronulla-Sutherland as a prop.He was an inaugural player for Cronulla and played in the club's first ever game.
Playing career
McRitchie began his first grade career with St George in 1964.McRitchie mainly played reserve grade for the club and only managed to make 11 first grade appearances over 3 seasons.McRitchie did not play in any of the grand final teams during the club's 11 year premiership reign.In 1967, McRitchie signed with newly admitted team Cronulla and played in the club's first ever game which was an 11-5 victory over Eastern Suburbs at the Sydney Sports Ground.Cronulla went on to finish last in their inaugural season winning only 2 further games.McRitchie played another 2 years with Cronulla and his last season in first grade ended with another wooden spoon in 1969.