Jade Ellenger
| Jade Ellenger | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 4 March 2000 | ||
| Original team(s) | Coorparoo (QWAFL) | ||
| Draft | Post-draft rookie compensation selection, 2018 | ||
| Debut | Round 6, 2019, Brisbane vs. Carlton, at Princes Park | ||
| Height | 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender/Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brisbane | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | Brisbane | 2 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2020 season. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jade Ellenger (born 4 March 2000) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Brisbane in the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition.
State football
Ellenger played for Coorparoo in the AFL Queensland Women's League (QWAFL).[1] She played 14 matches during the 2018 season, including the Grand Final, which they lost to Wilston Grange.[2][3] She represented Queensland in the 2018 AFL Women's Under 18 Championships,[4] playing every game and being named amongst the best in their loss to Vic Country and in their victory over Eastern Allies.[2][5] Also after being drafted to the AFLW, Ellenger continued playing with Coorparoo in the off-seasons. She helped them win the 2019 premiership, beating Bond University,[6] and was named in the Team of the Year.[7]
AFLW career
Ellenger was recruited by Brisbane as a post-draft rookie compensation selection in 2018, after Brisbane lost many players to expansion clubs Geelong and North Melbourne.[2][8] She made her AFLW debut in Brisbane's round 6 game against Carlton at Princes Park on 10 March 2019, kicking two goals.[9] In April 2019, Ellenger re-signed with Brisbane for the 2020 season.[10]
Playing style
Ellenger can play as a defender, a half-back, or a midfielder. Despite her smaller size, her playing style is similar to Kate Lutkins.[2]
Personal life
Ellenger has studied paramedic science.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Brisbane Lions AFL Women's Players". Brisbane Lions. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ a b c d "AFLW Lions select Jade Ellenger with Pick No. 72". Brisbane Lions. Telstra Media. 23 October 2018.
- ^ Wingard, Ant (27 August 2018). "Lutkins claims best on ground in QWAFL Grand Finale". Brisbane Lions. Telstra Media.
- ^ Wingard, Ant (5 July 2018). "Queensland name squad for NAB AFLW Under-18 National Championships". AFL Queensland.
- ^ "Queensland suffer loss to Vic Country in NAB AFLW Under-18 National Championships". AFL Queensland. 11 July 2018.
- ^ Fielding, Josie (26 August 2019). "Lions AFLW stars dominate the QAFLW final". Brisbane Lions. Telstra Media.
- ^ "Bond University QAFLW Season Preview: Coorparoo". AFL Queensland. 28 February 2020.
- ^ Black, Sarah (24 October 2018). "AFLW: All 10 club lists locked in for 2019". Australian Football League. Telstra Media.
Brisbane had been granted two under-21 rookies as compensation for losing a large group of players to expansion clubs Geelong and North Melbourne and used them on Tuesday to sign inside midfielder Jacqui Yorston and defender Jade Ellenger.
- ^ Cherny, Daniel (10 March 2019). "Blues on the cusp of finals after seeing off the Lions at Ikon Park". The Age. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Fielding, Josie (10 April 2019). "Nine Lions AFLW Stars to return in 2020". Brisbane Lions. Telstra Media.
External links
- Jade Ellenger's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Jade Ellenger at AustralianFootball.com