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| Andrew Ettingshausen | |
|---|---|
| Name | Andrew Ettingshausen |
| Birth date | 8 December 1965 |
| Birth place | Sutherland, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Rugby league footballer; television presenter; coach |
| Years active | 1983–2000 (playing) |
Andrew Ettingshausen
Andrew Ettingshausen is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and television presenter known for a long club career with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and representative appearances for New South Wales and Australia. A powerful centre and prolific try-scorer, he became one of the most recognizable figures in New South Wales sport during the 1980s and 1990s, later transitioning to coaching and media work including hosting duties on Seven Network programs.
Born in Sutherland, New South Wales and raised on the Cronulla peninsula, Ettingshausen attended local schools and played junior football for the Gymea Gorillas and Sutherland Sharks before progressing through the ranks at the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. His early development involved influences from notable figures in New South Wales Rugby League pathways and exposure to clubs such as St George Dragons, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Parramatta Eels. Family connections and local sporting culture in Sydney suburbs shaped his entry into senior rugby league during the era of the New South Wales Rugby League premiership and the expanding national profile created by competitions like the Winfield Cup.
Ettingshausen debuted for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in 1983 and established a long-standing club association, playing through periods that included seasons under coaches such as Ron Willey, Alf Blair, John Lang and contemporaries like Dale Shearer, Mat Rogers, David Peachey and Paul Gallen. He played in key matches against rivals including the St George Dragons, Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders and Penrith Panthers, featuring in finals campaigns and high-profile fixtures in the New South Wales Rugby League and the Australian Rugby League competitions. Known for try-scoring acumen, Ettingshausen reached milestones alongside club teammates and faced opponents such as Wally Lewis, Mal Meninga, Ellery Hanley and Andrew Johns during representative clashes and domestic contests in the 1980s and 1990s.
Ettingshausen earned selection for the New South Wales State of Origin side and represented Australia in international Tests, appearing in series and tournaments that featured players from Great Britain, New Zealand and touring sides. His representative career placed him among contemporaries such as Brad Fittler, Mark Geyer, Ben Elias and Glenn Lazarus, and saw him participate in matches overseen by administrations including the Australian Rugby League and the Australian Rugby League Commission. Achievements included club records, appearance milestones and try tallies that contributed to his reputation in competitions shaped by sponsorships like the Winfield Cup and later the ARL Premiership and Super League debates of the 1990s.
After retiring from playing in 2000, Ettingshausen moved into media and coaching roles, appearing on television programs for networks such as the Seven Network and collaborating with personalities from Nine Network, Network Ten and sports broadcasts covering National Rugby League fixtures. He hosted wildlife and lifestyle shows and engaged with production teams experienced in programming about Australian sport and outdoor pursuits, joining presenters linked to series associated with figures like Gordon Ramsay in format style and networks that featured presenters from The Footy Show. Coaching stints and mentoring roles connected him to junior development at clubs including Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks junior pathways and community programs linked to regional organisations in New South Wales and Queensland.
Ettingshausen's personal life includes family ties in the Sutherland Shire and involvement in charitable and community work with organisations such as local sporting clubs, wildlife conservation groups and charities that collaborate with Australian celebrities and athletes like Ian Thorpe, Cathy Freeman and Sam Newman in fundraising. He has participated in public events, ambassadorial roles and community outreach that intersect with institutions such as St Vincent de Paul Society (Australia), regional councils and grassroots sporting bodies across Sydney and the Illawarra region.
Category:1965 births Category:Australian rugby league players Category:Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks players Category:Living people