Create an experience with Jade Ellenger

Born in England, Jade and her family relocated to Australia at a young age. Jade picked up a football late in her schooling years and continued to excel at every opportunity. 

Drafted in 2019, it wasn't until the 2021 season that Jade Ellenger cemented her place in the Lions line-up. In her first full AFLW season last year, Ellenger finished the season with a solid average of eight disposals and two marks a game, performing a critical role on the wing throughout the Lions' Premiership winning season.

Continuing where she left in 2021, Jade became a crucial player for the Lions in 2022 featuring in all of their games including their finals series. 

Career achievements

• Post-Draft rookie selection in the 2018 NAB AFLW Draft 
• AFLW Debut in Round 6, 2019
• Brisbane Lions - 2021 AFLW Premiership Player

Interest & Hobbies

Outside of footy, Jade has completed her studies in paramedicine and is now looking for a career change to move away from paramedicine.

Media or News Articles

• https://www.womens.afl/video/67839/am-i-lion-nat-grider-and-jade-ellenger
• https://www.lions.com.au/video/1091296/jade-ellenger-25-games
• https://www.lions.com.au/news/1091201/jade-s-milestone-moment-at-the-g
• https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/mar/27/brisbane-lions-overwhelm-depleted-collingwood-magpies-in-aflw-finals