Sid Elliott

Sid Elliott

Personal information
Full name	Sydney George Elliott
Born	17 February 1915 Petersham, New South Wales, Australia
Died	4 September 1986(1986-09-04) (aged 71)
Playing information
Position	Centre, 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
Source: As of 31 March 2025

Sydney George Elliott (17 February 1915 – 4 September 1986) 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.