Jade Ellenger

Jade Ellenger
Ellenger playing for Brisbane in the 2022 season 7 Grand Final
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-03-04) 4 March 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth London, England[1][2]
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 50 (6)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Jade Ellenger (born 4 March 2000) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Brisbane in the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition.

Early life

Ellenger was born in South East London in England.[2] Her parents migrated to Australia when she was 4 settling in Brisbane, Queensland at Redland City.[2] She attended Victoria Point High School playing basketball and athletics.[2] Between the ages of 14 and 18 she excelled in basketball deciding to focus on that sport where she made the state championships with Logan City.[3] She took up Australian rules at the age of 15 when her teacher offered her the day off school to play in a local AFL competition, after her first game she developed a passion for the sport, deciding to switch from basketball to football.[2]

Ellenger played for Coorparoo in the AFL Queensland Women's League (QWAFL).[4] She played 14 matches during the 2018 season, including the Grand Final, which they lost to Wilston Grange.[5][6] She represented Queensland in the 2018 AFL Women's Under 18 Championships,[7] playing every game and being named amongst the best in their loss to Vic Country and in their victory over Eastern Allies.[5][8] 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,[9] and was named in the Team of the Year.[10]

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.[5][11] She made her AFLW debut in Brisbane's round 6 game against Carlton at Princes Park on 10 March 2019, kicking two goals.[12] In April 2019, Ellenger re-signed with Brisbane for the 2020 season.[13]

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.[5]

Personal life

Ellenger has studied paramedic science[4] and as of September 2024 is completing a Master of Nursing.[14]

Ellenger is currently in a long distance relationship with Sydney co-captain Chloe Molloy.[14]

References

  1. ^ "2021 AFL Players Association Multicultural Map". AFLPA. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e Between the Lions Episode 14 w/ Jade Ellenger & Special Guest Ally Anderson By Lions Media on Nov 23, 2022
  3. ^ Logan Thunder Player Profile Jade Ellenger
  4. ^ a b "Brisbane Lions AFL Women's Players". Brisbane Lions. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d "AFLW Lions select Jade Ellenger with Pick No. 72". Brisbane Lions. Telstra Media. 23 October 2018.
  6. ^ Wingard, Ant (27 August 2018). "Lutkins claims best on ground in QWAFL Grand Finale". Brisbane Lions. Telstra Media.
  7. ^ Wingard, Ant (5 July 2018). "Queensland name squad for NAB AFLW Under-18 National Championships". AFL Queensland.
  8. ^ "Queensland suffer loss to Vic Country in NAB AFLW Under-18 National Championships". AFL Queensland. 11 July 2018.
  9. ^ Fielding, Josie (26 August 2019). "Lions AFLW stars dominate the QAFLW final". Brisbane Lions. Telstra Media.
  10. ^ "Bond University QAFLW Season Preview: Coorparoo". AFL Queensland. 28 February 2020.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Fielding, Josie (10 April 2019). "Nine Lions AFLW Stars to return in 2020". Brisbane Lions. Telstra Media.
  14. ^ a b Bastiani, Gemma. "'Sad to hurt so many people': Flag Lion on mending bridges, midweek footy". afl.com.au. Australian Football League. Retrieved 28 September 2024.