Elijah Beattie’s first memory of rugby league is playing at 8am in bare feet on a frosty field. It is a detail that feels very on-brand for a player who describes his hobbies as simply ‘just being the owner of everything.’ There is an easy confidence about Beattie that makes him immediately likeable.
The career highlight that stands above the rest came for Western Australia in the CAS Cup final in 2025, where he scored the winning try against Victoria. It was the kind of moment that justifies all the frosty early mornings. His goal this year is deceptively simple: spend more time doing things he enjoys. His on-field approach backs that up — don’t hold back, enjoy every moment, have fun.
Off the field, Beattie’s answers are some of the best in the squad. If he weren’t a footballer he would be a dolphin trainer or a Gojek driver (he hasn’t fully committed to one). His favourite sports team is the Jamaican bobsled team. His hidden talent is being good with a tripod. Eggs benny with hash browns and a vanilla latte is the pre-game meal of choice. He also rates Nacho Libre as one of the best films ever made, which is an excellent answer.
#OnTheField
Position: Back / Right Wing / Right Centre
Junior Club: Galatea Rugby Club
What’s your first memory playing rugby league? Playing at 8am in bare feet on a frosty field.
Who introduced you to the game? Dad.
Career Highlight: Scoring the winning try for Western Australia in the CAS Cup final against Victoria.
Pre-Game Ritual/Superstition: Eggs benny with hash browns and a vanilla latte.
Most Memorable Game: Western Australia vs Victoria, 2025 CAS Cup final.
What’s Your Personal Goal for the year? Spend more time doing things I enjoy.
What’s the biggest lesson footy has taught you? The grind doesn’t stop.
What advice would you give to young players starting out in footy? Don’t hold back — enjoy every moment and have fun.
#OffTheField
If you weren’t a footballer, what would you be? A dolphin trainer or a Gojek driver.
Childhood Hero: Dad.
Favourite Game-Day Pump-Up Song: Love Me — Justin Bieber.
Hobbies: Just being the owna of everything.
Favourite Post-Game Meal: Nando’s.
Hidden Talent: Good with a tripod.
Favourite Sports Team (Outside Rugby League): Jamaican bobsled team.
Best Advice You’ve Ever Received: Enjoy every moment.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Bali.
Dream Team You’d Love to Play For: 2015 World Cup All Blacks.
Dream Player You’d Love to Play With: Greg Inglis.
#CaprasTop3
Game Day Snacks: Banana bread.
Movies of All Time: Nacho Libre.
Meals: KFC.
Sporting Idols: Crita.
Bucket List Destinations: Vegas.
Things You Can’t Live Without: A heart.
Worst Drills at Training: Bronco.
Embarrassing Moments on the Field: Dropping the ball on the try line.
#TeamTalk
Who is the team pest? Trey Brown.
Who is always late to training? Zev.
Who takes the longest to get ready? Liam.
Who would you not want to be stuck on a desert island with? Cav.
Who is the best dressed on the team? Radz.
Who is the worst dressed on the team? Tyler M.
Who is the biggest joker on the team? Larson.
