Glenn Elliott

Recruited from Yea in country Victoria via Scotch College, Glenn Elliott was a highly skilled centreman who overcame early concerns about his pace to become one of St Kilda’s premier midfielders of the 1970s. Initially tasked with tagging roles to earn his stripes, he eventually filled the void left by club legend Ian Stewart, developing into a prolific ball-winner and attacking weapon in his own right. Elliott was a key figure in the Saints' 1971 Grand Final side that fell just short against Hawthorn, and his standing in the game peaked in the mid-70s when he won the club's 1974 Best and Fairest and represented Victoria four times. His reputation as a big-game player was cemented in 1976 when he was awarded the Simpson Medal for a best-on-ground performance for Victoria against Western Australia.

Elliott’s time at Moorabbin ended in frustration after a severe knee injury wiped out his 1977 campaign and forced him into a temporary retirement. In a surprising twist, he was lured back to the VFL in 1979 by Melbourne, joining the Demons as a 29-year-old veteran amidst a financial dispute with his former club. His brief stint at Melbourne was notable for the rare occurrence of playing alongside his two brothers, Robert and Bruce, in the same senior side. After 15 games in the red and blue, Elliott moved to South Australia, where he played for Port Adelaide and later coached West Torrens in the SANFL.