Sid Elliott Explained

Sid Elliott
Fullname:Sidney Elliott
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1933
Appearances1:1
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Year2start:1935
Year2end:40
Appearances2:15
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:3
Teama:NSW Country
Yearastart:1934
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:2
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:6
Updated:21 February 2019
Source:[1]

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.[2] [3]

Notes and References

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