Ern Elliott
Ernest George "Puffer" Elliott (3 January 1900 – 17 November 1980) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Ern Elliott | |||
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_evades_Ern_Elliott_(back)_in_Carlton_v_Fitzroy_game%2C_July_1922.png) Ern Elliott (back) chasing Jim Fraser, 1922. | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ernest George Elliott | ||
| Date of birth | 3 January 1900 | ||
| Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 17 November 1980 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Box Hill, Victoria | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1921–1927 | Fitzroy | 95 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1927. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Elliott was a half back flanker in Fitzroy's 1922 premiership winning side.[1] He also played in the 1923 VFL Grand Final, but this time finished on the losing team.[2]
An eight time VFL representative,[1] he made appearances at the 1924 Hobart Carnival.
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 183. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
- AFL Tables: Ern Elliott
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