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Key Facts

Full name
Percy Ellis

Known as
Percy Ellis

Born
10 May 1906

Died
25 April 1992 (aged 85)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 22y 352d
Last game: 26y 88d

Senior clubs
Preston; Fitzroy

Jumper numbers
Fitzroy: 23

Family links
Graeme Ellis (Son)

Percy Ellis

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
PrestonVFA1926-1928————————
FitzroyV/AFL1929-19325950.0825%18.00—5.000
Total1926-19325950.08—————

Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only

AFL: 3,480th player to appear, 3,855th most games played, 6,196th most goals kickedFitzroy: 367th player to appear, 211th most games played, 454th most goals kicked

Perce Ellis commenced his senior football career with Preston as that club resumed its involvement in the VFA in 1926 after a 15-year hiatus. A lively half forward type, he attracted Collingwood's attention, but a brief stint at Victoria Park yielded no senior games. Recruited by Fitzroy in 1929 he was converted by coach Doug Ringrose into a solid, dependable permanent back pocket, in which position he played most of his 59 league games over the ensuing four seasons. He booted five goals.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.