Ron Elleway | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Ronald Elleway | ||
Nickname(s) | Ron | ||
Date of birth | 2 January 1942 | ||
Place of birth | Berri, South Australia | ||
Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Position(s) | Ruckman, Fullback | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1961–1971 | Port Adelaide | 204 | |
Representative team honours | |||
Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
South Australia | 9 | ||
Career highlights | |||
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Source: AustralianFootball.com |
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