Michael Young (born 11 February 1984) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. He played as a and was used as a utility player.
Young was born in Camden, New South Wales.
Young made his first grade debut for Newcastle in Round 4 2004 against St George which ended in a 48âÂÂ2 loss. Young's final game in first grade was a 38âÂÂ26 loss against the Wests Tigers in Round 10 2008.
Young married Rebecca Anderson (now Rebecca Young) who played at inside centre for the Australian Women's rugby union team, the 'Wallaroos'.