Elisha King
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| Elisha King | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 15 June 1999 | ||
| Original team(s) | North Cairns (AFL Cairns Women’s) | ||
| Debut | Round 2, 2019, North Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Drummoyne Oval | ||
| Height | 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Utility | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019–2022 | North Melbourne | 10 (3) | |
| 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Junior
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Elisha King (born 15 June 1999) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW).[1][2] King was signed by North Melbourne as a free agent during the expansion club signing period in 2018.[3] She made her debut in a 25-point victory over Greater Western Sydney at Drummoyne Oval in round 2 of the 2019 season.[4][5]
Prior to being signed by North Melbourne, King had trained with Brisbane's squad and had been named Under 18 All-Australian at age 16 for her performances at the 2015 AFL Women's Under 18 Championships.[3][6] It was revealed she signed on with the club for one more season on 17 June 2021, tying her to the club until the end of 2022.[7]
In June 2022, King was delisted by North Melbourne.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "AFLW signing: Elisha King". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "A Journey From Cairns To Arden Street - World Footy News". www.worldfootynews.com. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ a b "AFLW signing: Elisha King". North Media. Telstra Media. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ Navaratnam, Dinny (8 February 2019). "Match report: Roos sink Giants on rain-soaked night in Sydney". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "AFLW AFL Women's 2019: Round 2 teams, ins and outs, Phoebe McWilliams Geelong, Aisling McCarthy Western Bulldogs". www.news.com.au. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "Elisha King awarded AFL All Australian Honours". AFL Cairns. SportsTG. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ Zanardo, Karla (17 June 2021). "AFLW: Roos eye the future". North Media. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Inaugural Roos duo delisted, draftee calls time". North Melbourne. Telstra. 9 June 2022.
External links[edit]
- Elisha King's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Elisha King at AustralianFootball.com
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