19 Facts About Adam Elliott

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.

Adam Elliott previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.

Adam Elliott has played for Country NSW and the Indigenous All Stars sides.

Adam Elliott played his junior rugby league for the Tathra Sea Eagles and attended St Gregory's College, Campbelltown, playing in the college's GIO Schoolboys Cup side, before being signed by the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

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.

In round 1 of the 2016 NRL season, Adam Elliott made his NRL debut for Canterbury-Bankstown against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.

Adam Elliott made 24 appearances for Canterbury in the 2018 season scoring 4 tries.

Adam Elliott made 20 appearances for Canterbury-Bankstown in the 2019 NRL season as the club struggled towards the bottom of the table.

On 15 February 2021, Adam Elliott was involved in an incident with former NRL player Michael Lichaa and Lichaa's fiancee.

The matter was referred on to the NRL integrity unit where Adam Elliott avoided suspension and a fine.

Adam Elliott pledged to Canterbury that he would seek professional help in regards to his problems with alcohol.

In June, Adam Elliott signed a three-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2023.

Adam Elliott played a total of 18 matches for Newcastle in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 5th on the table.

Adam Elliott played in both finals games as Newcastle were eliminated in the second week of the finals by the New Zealand Warriors.

Adam Elliott played 23 matches for Newcastle in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 8th and qualified for the finals.

Adam Elliott played i their elimination final loss against North Queensland.

Adam Elliott was handed a $25,000 fine by Canterbury after nude images of him appeared in the media.

Adam Elliott was handed a notice to attend court for wilful and obscene exposure.

Adam Elliott was advised to seek help for his alleged cocaine use.