Elisha King Explained

Elisha King
Birth Date:	15 June 1999
Originalteam:	North Cairns (AFL Cairns Women’s)
Debutdate:	Round 2, 2019
Debutstadium:	Drummoyne Oval
Height:	164 cm
Position:	Utility
Years1:	2019–2022
Games Goals1:	10 (3)
Statsend:	the 2022 season
Careerhighlights:	Junior U18 All-Australian: 2015

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 at Drummoyne Oval in round 2 of the 2019 season.^{[4] [5]}

Prior to being signed by North Melbourne, King had trained with '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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: AFLW signing: Elisha King. nmfc.com.au. 2019-02-14.
2. Web site: A Journey From Cairns To Arden Street - World Footy News. www.worldfootynews.com. 2019-02-14.
3. News: AFLW signing: Elisha King . 12 February 2019 . North Media . Telstra Media . 16 May 2018.
4. News: Navaratnam . Dinny . Match report: Roos sink Giants on rain-soaked night in Sydney . 12 February 2019 . AFL Media . Telstra Media . 8 February 2019.
5. Web site: AFLW AFL Women’s 2019: Round 2 teams, ins and outs, Phoebe McWilliams Geelong, Aisling McCarthy Western Bulldogs. www.news.com.au. 2019-02-14.
6. News: Elisha King awarded AFL All Australian Honours . 12 February 2019 . AFL Cairns . SportsTG . 21 May 2015.
7. Web site: AFLW: Roos eye the future. Zanardo. Karla. 19 June 2021. North Media. 17 June 2021.
8. Web site: Inaugural Roos duo delisted, draftee calls time. Telstra. North Melbourne. 9 June 2022.