George Elliott (Australian rules footballer)

George Elliott
Personal information
Full name George Stephenson Elliott
Date of birth 1 June 1885
Place of birth Charlton, Victoria
Date of death 25 September 1917(1917-09-25) (aged 32)
Place of death Chateau Wood, Ypres, Belgium
Original team(s) Ballarat College
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1905 Fitzroy 01 (0)
1908–1913 University 79 (3)
Total 80 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1913.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

George Stephenson Elliott MC (1 June 1885 – 25 September 1917) was an Australian rules footballer who played with University and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

A defender, Elliott played one game for Fitzroy in 1905 before becoming 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, having previously been awarded the Military Cross for gallantry. He was the brother of Australian Imperial Force General Harold "Pompey" Elliott.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Bas Publishing. p. 895. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
  2. ↑ Main, J; Allen, D (2002). Fallen — The Ultimate Heroes: Footballers Who Never Returned From War. Melbourne: Crown Content. ISBN 1-74095-010-0.
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