Jade Ellenger

Ellenger was born in South East London in England.[https://www.lions.com.au/news/1250572/between-the-lions-episode-14-w-jade-ellenger-special-guest-ally-anderson Between the Lions Episode 14 w/ Jade Ellenger & Special Guest Ally Anderson] By Lions Media on Nov 23, 2022 Her parents migrated to Australia when she was 4 settling in Brisbane, Queensland at Redland City. 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.[https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=194113058&client=0-4479-56587-393908-24671711&ocompID=336283 Logan Thunder Player Profile Jade Ellenger] 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 Coorparoo in the AFL Queensland Women's League (QWAFL).{{cite web|title=Brisbane Lions AFL Women's Players|url=http://www.lions.com.au/afl-womens/afl-womens-players|publisher=Brisbane Lions|accessdate=12 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203095550/http://www.lions.com.au/afl-womens/afl-womens-players|archive-date=3 February 2019}} She played 14 matches during the 2018 season, including the Grand Final, which they lost to Wilston Grange.{{cite web|url=https://www.lions.com.au/news/268987/lutkins-claims-best-on-ground-in-qwafl-grand-finale|title=Lutkins claims best on ground in QWAFL Grand Finale|first=Ant|last=Wingard|publisher=Telstra Media|work=Brisbane Lions|date=27 August 2018}} She represented Queensland in the 2018 AFL Women's Under 18 Championships,{{cite web|url=https://www.aflq.com.au/queensland-name-squad-for-nab-aflw-under-18-national-championships/|title=Queensland name squad for NAB AFLW Under-18 National Championships|first=Ant|last=Wingard|publisher=AFL Queensland|date=5 July 2018}} playing every game and being named amongst the best in their loss to Vic Country and in their victory over Eastern Allies.{{cite web|url=https://www.aflq.com.au/queensland-suffer-loss-to-vic-country-in-nab-aflw-under-18-national-championships/|title=Queensland suffer loss to Vic Country in NAB AFLW Under-18 National Championships|publisher=AFL Queensland|date=11 July 2018}} 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,{{cite web|url=https://www.lions.com.au/news/234336/lions-aflw-stars-dominate-the-qaflw-final|title=Lions AFLW stars dominate the QAFLW final|first=Josie|last=Fielding|publisher=Telstra Media|work=Brisbane Lions|date=26 August 2019}} and was named in the Team of the Year.{{cite web|url=https://www.aflq.com.au/bond-university-qaflw-season-preview-coorparoo/|title=Bond University QAFLW Season Preview: Coorparoo|publisher=AFL Queensland|date=28 February 2020}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.lions.com.au/news/267642/welcome-jade-ellenger|title=AFLW Lions select Jade Ellenger with Pick No. 72|publisher=Telstra Media|work=Brisbane Lions|date=23 October 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/68299/aflw-team-lists-almost-set-ahead-of-draft|title=AFLW: All 10 club lists locked in for 2019|first=Sarah|last=Black|publisher=Telstra Media|work=Australian Football League|date=24 October 2018|quote=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.}} She made her AFLW debut in Brisbane's round 6 game against Carlton at Princes Park on 10 March 2019, kicking two goals.{{cite news|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blues-on-the-cusp-of-finals-after-seeing-off-the-lions-at-ikon-park-20190310-p51352.html|title=Blues on the cusp of finals after seeing off the Lions at Ikon Park|newspaper=The Age|last=Cherny|first=Daniel|date=10 March 2019|accessdate=12 March 2019}} In April 2019, Ellenger re-signed with Brisbane for the 2020 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.lions.com.au/news/236938/nine-lions-aflw-stars-to-return-in-2020|title=Nine Lions AFLW Stars to return in 2020|first=Josie|last=Fielding|publisher=Telstra Media|work=Brisbane Lions|date=10 April 2019}}

Ellenger can play as a defender, a half-back, or a midfielder. Despite her smaller size, her playing style is similar to Kate Lutkins.

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

Ellenger is currently in a long distance relationship with {{AFL Syd}} co-captain Chloe Molloy.{{cite web |last1=Bastiani |first1=Gemma |title='Sad to hurt so many people': Flag Lion on mending bridges, midweek footy |url=https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1230298/sad-to-hurt-so-many-people-flag-lion-on-mending-bridges-midweek-footy |website=afl.com.au |publisher=Australian Football League |access-date=28 September 2024}}

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