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| Full name | Sydney George Elliott | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 February 1915 Petersham, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 4 September 1986(1986-09-04) (aged 71) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Source: As of 21 February 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sid Elliott was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. Elliott played for Western Suburbs and Canterbury-Bankstown. Elliott was a foundation player for Canterbury-Bankstown.
Playing career
Elliott made his first grade debut in Round 9 1933 against Balmain at Drummoyne Oval. In 1934, Elliott was selected to play for NSW Country and featured in 2 games scoring 2 tries. In 1935, Elliott signed for newly admitted side Canterbury-Bankstown.
Elliott played for the club in their first ever game against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval which finished in a 20-5 loss.
Canterbury-Bankstown finished the 1935 season in second last position narrowly avoiding the wooden spoon which was handed to University. Elliott played sporadically for Canterbury over the next 5 seasons mainly featuring in reserve grade and he retired at the end of 1940.
References
- "Sid Elliott- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
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