Allan Ellis (rugby league)

Charles Allan Ellis (1909-1984) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s.
Background.
Ellis was born in Marrickville, New South Wales on 7 May 1909.
Playing career.
Ellis joined the Newtown club, playing six first grade seasons with the club between 1935-1940. He also captained the club in his final seasons. 
He is the brother of two other Newtown legends; Keith Ellis and Tom Ellis. 
Coaching career.
As his brothers did before him, Ellis coached the lower grades at Newtown for many years, including winning a third grade premiership in 1943. He later coached the first grade team between 1962-1965. His son, Greg Ellis, also played first grade with the Newtown in the 1950s and 1960s.
Ellis died on 23 September 1984, aged 75.