George Elliott (Australian rules footballer)

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George Elliott
Personal information
Birth June 1, 1885,
Recruited from Ballarat College
Death September 25, 1917 (aged 32), Chateau Wood,
Ypres
, France
Playing career¹
Debut 1905, Fitzroy vs. , at
Team(s) Fitzroy (1905)
  • 1 game, 0 goals

University (1908-13)

  • 79 games, 3 goals

Total - 80 Games, 3 Goals

¹ Statistics to end of 1913 season
Career highlights

George Elliott (June 1, 1885September 25, 1917) was an Australian rules footballer who played with University in the VFL.

A defender, Elliott was a member of the inaugural University side when they joined the league in 1908. He captained the club in 1911 and 1912.

Elliott was killed in World War I.

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[edit] References

  • Main, J. & Allen, D., "Elliott, George", pp.57-59 in Main, J. & Allen, D., Fallen — The Ultimate Heroes: Footballers Who Never Returned From War, Crown Content, (Melbourne), 2002. ISBN 1-740-95010-0

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