 Ferris moved his family back to Sydney in 1962 settling on the Northern Beaches at Allambie Heights.A former first grade cricketer with Waverley, Ashton was a wicketkeeper/batsman with 106 not out his highest score.He was a regular on the Seven Network rugby league television program 'Controversy Corner' with Rex Mossop, Alan Clarkson, Col Pearce and Noel Kelly discussing pertinent Rugby League matters.