Elisha King

Elisha King (born 15 June 1999) is an Australian rules footballer playing 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]

Elisha King
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-06-15) 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
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 4
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2019– North Melbourne 6 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2019 season.
Career highlights

Junior

  • U18 All-Australian: 2015
Source: AustralianFootball.com

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]

References
  1. "AFLW signing: Elisha King". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  2. "A Journey From Cairns To Arden Street - World Footy News". www.worldfootynews.com. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  3. "AFLW signing: Elisha King". North Media. Telstra Media. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  4. Navaratnam, Dinny (8 February 2019). "Match report: Roos sink Giants on rain-soaked night in Sydney". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  5. "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.
  6. "Elisha King awarded AFL All Australian Honours". AFL Cairns. SportsTG. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
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