Percy Ellis
Fitzroy
AFL career
59 games5 goals
- Debut
- R1 1929 v FSC27 Apr 1929
- Most recent
- R14 1932 v NTH6 Aug 1932
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the Preston Football Club, Percy Ellis was a gifted dual-code athlete who made his mark at Fitzroy during the challenging economic climate of the Great Depression. Arriving at Brunswick Street in 1929, he quickly established himself in the senior lineup, utilising the clean hands and anticipation of a top-tier cricketer to hold down a spot as a reliable defender and utility. His durability was a key asset for the Maroons, as he missed minimal football over his four-season tenure before departing the VFL at just 26 years of age. Ellis is perhaps best remembered for his sporting versatility; he played First Class cricket for Victoria as a batsman and enjoyed a long district cricket career with Collingwood. His footballing legacy was later carried on by his son, Graeme, who played a senior game for Richmond in 1951.
Profile
- Born
- 10 May 1906
- Died
- 25 Apr 1992 (aged 85y 351d)
- Birthplace
- Abbotsford, VIC
- Deathplace
- Lilydale, VIC
Teams
Family
- Son:Graeme Ellis
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Preston Football Club, Percy Ellis was a gifted dual-code athlete who made his mark at Fitzroy during the challenging economic climate of the Great Depression. Arriving at Brunswick Street in 1929, he quickly established himself in the senior lineup, utilising the clean hands and anticipation of a top-tier cricketer to hold down a spot as a reliable defender and utility. His durability was a key asset for the Maroons, as he missed minimal football over his four-season tenure before departing the VFL at just 26 years of age. Ellis is perhaps best remembered for his sporting versatility; he played First Class cricket for Victoria as a batsman and enjoyed a long district cricket career with Collingwood. His footballing legacy was later carried on by his son, Graeme, who played a senior game for Richmond in 1951.