Jamie Elliott Marks 200th Game in Style — and Shares Emotional Story with Nieces Marley and Ruby After Big Collingwood Win
Brisbane, QLD — On a night when Collingwood crushed Brisbane by 52 points and sent a message to the rest of the AFL, it was veteran forward Jamie Elliott who stole hearts just as much as headlines.
Elliott celebrated his 200th game in classic Jamie fashion — with two goals, clutch plays, and ice-cold composure under pressure. But it was what happened after the siren that left fans touched and teammates emotional.
The 31-year-old star was joined on the field by his young nieces, Marley and Ruby, in a moment that brought a powerful sense of family to a milestone night. The three embraced under the stadium lights — but it was what Elliott shared afterward that added a shocking layer to the celebration.
“I nearly gave up on footy a few years ago,” Elliott revealed in a post-game interview. “Injuries, setbacks… it was a dark time. But it was Marley and Ruby who kept asking me, ‘Uncle Jamie, when are we coming to your 200th?’ That stuck with me.”
Elliott missed over two full seasons across his career due to injuries, including chronic back issues that nearly ended it all. He said the support of his nieces and family was a constant source of motivation during the hardest moments.
“I told them, ‘One day I’ll get there — and you two better be there.’ So to have them run out to me tonight after that win… that’s what it’s all about,” he said, visibly emotional.
The night was made even sweeter by Collingwood’s dominant 16.9 (105) to 7.11 (53) victory over reigning premiers Brisbane. The Magpies shut down the Lions from the outset, with Nick Daicos delivering another masterclass — 38 disposals, eight clearances, and a goal in a best-on-ground effort.
Dan McStay kicked three against his former club, and the Daicos brothers combined for nearly 60 disposals in a relentless midfield performance. But for many fans, the enduring image of the night wasn’t a big mark or a scoreboard — it was Jamie Elliott, arms around Marley and Ruby, soaking in a milestone that once felt impossible.
Collingwood fans already knew he was a warrior. Now they know he’s also a role model.