Born on February 18th, 1945, from Keapara Village in Central Province, Elly was heavily involved with both POMCA and CPNG (formerly known as the Papua New Guinea Cricket Board) as a player, coach and administrator.
For POMCA, Elly played cricket for Kone Works, Hoods and Steamships Wanderers Cricket Clubs and held the positions of chairman and deputy chairman on the POMCA Board.
He is recognised by POMCA for his contribution to cricket at POMCA through becoming a POMCA Life Member as well as POMCA’s Pre-Season Cup (Tony Elly Cup) being named after him.
