A speedy rover, Elshaug originally worked his way through the ranks at Melbourne and although he represented Victoria at 19 years of age, was never highly considered by Melbourne and became a fine player with Essendon. He played in Essendon's 1985 premiership side. Elshaug was captain-coach of Dandenong's 1991 VFA premiership side.
| Season played | Games | Goals | Finals | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Season | GP | GL | B | K | H | T | D | Guernsey No. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | League | Years Played | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood | Reserves | 1988 | 6 | 6 |
| Team | League | Years Played | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | VFL | 1979 - 1983 | 66 | 92 |
| Essendon | VFL | 1984 - 1987 | 65 | 75 |