Jade Ellenger (born 4 March 2000) is an Australian rules footballer playing for

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in the

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(AFLW) competition.

Early life

Ellenger was born in South East

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By Lions Media on Nov 23, 2022 Her parents migrated to Australia when she was 4 settling in

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. She attended Victoria Point High School playing basketball and athletics. 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. 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. Ellenger played for

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in the AFL Queensland Women's League (QWAFL). She played 14 matches during the 2018 season, including the Grand Final, which they lost to Wilston Grange. She represented Queensland in the

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, playing every game and being named amongst the best in their loss to Vic Country and in their victory over Eastern Allies. 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, and was named in the Team of the Year.

AFLW career

Ellenger was recruited by

as a post-draft rookie compensation selection in 2018, after Brisbane lost many players to expansion clubs Geelong and

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

Playing style

Ellenger can play as a defender, a half-back, or a

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. Despite her smaller size, her playing style is similar to Kate Lutkins.

Personal life

Ellenger has studied

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science.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ellenger, Jade 2000 births Living people Sportswomen from Queensland Brisbane Lions (AFLW) players Australian rules footballers from Brisbane