Childhood and Early Career
Ritson began playing rugby league at an early age for the Miranda Magpies in the Sutherland Shire and was quickly earmarked as a star player for his advanced skills at such a young age along with his size. He later moved on to rival club the Engadine Dragons before being signed to the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at an early age.
While attending De La Salle in 1993, Ritson was selected to play for the Australian Schoolboys team.
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