Adam Elliott was born on 16 October 1994 and is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a lock and second-row forward for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL.
15 Facts About Adam Elliott
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Adam Elliott previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.
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Adam Elliott has played for Country NSW and the Indigenous All Stars sides.
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Adam Elliott played his junior rugby league for the Tathra Sea Eagles.
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Adam Elliott attended St Gregory's College, Campbelltown and played in the college's GIO Schoolboys Cup side, before being signed by the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
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In 2013 and 2014, Adam Elliott played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs' NYC team, before graduating to their New South Wales Cup team in 2015.
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In round 1 of the 2016 NRL season, Adam Elliott made his NRL debut for Canterbury-Bankstown against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.
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Adam Elliott made 24 appearances for Canterbury in the 2018 season scoring 4 tries.
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Adam Elliott was handed a $25,000 fine by Canterbury after nude images of the player appeared in the media.
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Adam Elliott was handed a notice to attend court for wilful and obscene exposure.
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Adam Elliott made 20 appearances for Canterbury-Bankstown in the 2019 NRL season as the club struggled towards the bottom of the table.
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On 15 February 2021, Adam Elliott was involved in an incident with former NRL player Michael Lichaa and Lichaa's fiancee.
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The matter was referred on to the NRL integrity unit where Adam Elliott avoided suspension and a fine.
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Adam Elliott pledged to Canterbury that he would seek professional help in regards to his problems with alcohol.
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In June, Adam Elliott signed a three-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2023.