Brendan Elliot
Rugby league player with Newcastle Knights
Born
January 1st, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Elliot played professional rugby league primarily as a fullback. Beginning his career with the Newcastle Knights, he made his NRL debut in 2014. Over the years, he represented various clubs including the Cronulla Sharks and the Manly Sea Eagles. Throughout his career, he showcased versatility by playing multiple positions and contributed to his teams' efforts in both regular season and finals matches.
Debuted in NRL with Newcastle Knights in 2014
Played for Manly Sea Eagles and Cronulla Sharks
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