[3] As part of the program, Elton spent time training with the Carlton Football Club in 2011.

He played reserves football for the newly created Richmond stand-alone VFL side.

[11] Following a run of three straight matches at senior level (his first such in his career), Elton was omitted from Richmond's round 6 side to take on Adelaide.

[14][15] Elton suffered a dislocated shoulder while playing with Richmond's reserves in the VFL in early June.

[19][20] Elton was delisted by Richmond at the conclusion of the 2017 season, having played 10 AFL matches over his six-year tenure at the club.

[22] In October 2019, Elton was introduced as a contestant on season 2 of the reality television show Love Island Australia.