Jade Ellenger

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

[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.

[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][11] She made her AFLW debut in Brisbane's round 6 game against Carlton at Princes Park on 10 March 2019, kicking two goals.