Matthew Elliott (rugby league footballer)

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Matthew Elliott (born 8 December 1964) is a former rugby league player and is the coach of the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League since 2007.

Elliott played for the St. George Dragons in the 1992 Grand Final against the Brisbane Broncos and was also coach of the Bradford Bulls in the English Super League.

After serving as assistant to Mal Meninga during the 2001 season, Elliott was made coach for the 2002 premiership. During his tenure at the Raiders, Canberra won 59 and drew 1 of their 125 games, including four finals apperances in five seasons. His most successful season occured in 2003 where the Raiders won 16 of 24 games but were eliminated from the finals without winning a game.

On February 19, 2006, it was announced that Elliott would coach the Penrith Panthers from 2007 onwards, having signed a three-year deal. Elliott succeeded John Lang in this position.

Preceded by John Lang 2002-2006	Coach Penrith Panthers 2007-	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by Mal Meninga 1997-2001	Coach Canberra Raiders 2002-2006	Succeeded by Neil Henry 2007-
Preceded by Brian Smith	Coach Bradford Bulls 1996-2000	Succeeded by Brian Noble