John Elias (rugby league)
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John Elias (
Background
Elias was born in Beirut, Lebanon. As a child, along with his two older brothers and sister, he was taken by his mother to Sydney following the death of his father.[4] There he became an Australian citizen.
Playing career
1980s
After starting his first grade career with the
Elias joined the
1990s
Elias left Balmain to re-join the Rabbitohs mid-way through the
Elias was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 1999 at age 38, but postponed chemotherapy to play an international match for Lebanon against France. Later he underwent surgery to remove a tennis-ball sized lymphoma which had burst inside his stomach, forcing him into retirement.
Coaching career
Instead of being Lebanon's captain for their campaign to join the
In 2004 Elias was facing up to 25 years in jail after a jury found him guilty of maliciously shooting his business partner in the leg.
After football
In 2010 Elias published his book, Sin Bin: The Untold Story of a True Footy Bad Boy, which detailed his life of football and crime.
In August 2014 Elias was found guilty of assault and given a five-month suspended jail sentence.[21]
References
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ Rugby League Project Coaches
- ^ John Elias at rugbyleagueproject.org
- ^ Chadband, Ian (26 October 2000). "Rugby star who played with stomach cancer". Evening Standard. London, UK: ES London Limited. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ John Elias Archived 29 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine at stats.rleague.com
- ^ Colman, Mike (31 July 2010). "Benny the master at peddling hope". The Sunday Mail. Australia: Queensland Newspapers. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ John Elias Archived 14 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine at yesterdayshero.com.au
- ^ Tait, Paul (12 March 1986). "Elias off as Wests' dream run ends". The Sydney Morning Herald. Australia. p. 42. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Clarkson, Alan (15 February 1988). "Easts check video for foul play after John Elias fractures jaw". The Sydney Morning Herald. Australia. p. 52. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Craddock, Robert (4 March 2011). "NRL betting scandal identity John Elias, one player Wayne Bennett couldn't save". The Courier-Mail. Australia: Queensland Newspapers. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- League Express. UK. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ "John Elias". thebulldogs.com.au. Australia: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Hadfield, Dave (24 October 2000). "Lebanese rugby league team in storm over funny substances". The Independent. UK: independent.co.uk. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Massoud, Josh (2 April 2008). "Elias: from big house to big league". The Daily Telegraph. Australia. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ AAP (30 January 2004). "Elias guilty of shooting partner". The Age. Australia. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Josh Massoud and James Phelps (20 April 2010). "John Elias turns peacemaker". The Daily Telegraph. Australia: Herald and Weekly Time. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Hulme, Mike (25 April 2008). "Unlikely pair woo Centurions". The Bolton News. UK. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Elias, John (23 June 2009). "What Greg Bird can expect behind bars – John Elias". Australia: News.com.au. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ISBN 978-1-4050-4021-1. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
- ^ Stephanie Gardiner (20 June 2013). "NRL match fixing case thrown out". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney, NSW. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ^ Butcher, Steve (13 August 2014). "Former NRL 'bad boy' John Elias pleads guilty over Cadbury Schweppes assault". theage.com.au. Retrieved 14 August 2014.