Elisha King

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Elisha King
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-06-15) 15 June 1999 (age 25)
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
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2019–2022 North Melbourne 10 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season.
Career highlights

Junior

  • U18 All-Australian: 2015
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]

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