Michael Russo (born 17 October 1983), is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s for Melbourne Storm.
[2] In April 2002, Russo and Melbourne teammate Marty Turner were involved in a serious car accident near Geelong, returning from a surfing trip.
Turner suffered fractured ribs, a ruptured spleen, severe concussion, and cuts and bruises.
Russo escaped with an injured elbow and was able to return to play in Round 6 where he scored a late try to seal a 12–4 win over St George Illawarra Dragons.
[3][4] Released by Melbourne at the end of the 2003 season, Russo joined Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in 2004, without adding to his nine NRL games.