Sid Elliott

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.

Sid Elliott
Personal information
Full nameSidney Elliott
Playing information
PositionCentre, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1933 Western Suburbs 1 0 0 0 0
1935–40 Canterbury-Bankstown 15 1 0 0 3
Total 16 1 0 0 3
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1934 NSW Country 2 2 0 0 6
As of 21 February 2019
Source: [1]

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.[2][3]

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References
  1. "Sid Elliott- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
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