Born and raised in Clare, Ellie Falconer is a gifted young cricketer with a competitive streak.

She progressed through the South Australian State system and was regularly recognised for her quick bowling ability, hard-working nature and resilience.

Falconer was invited to train with the Strikers in 2016-17 as part of the nation-wide Community Rookie program and went on to earn her first WBBL contract with Adelaide for WBBL|03.

She made her Women's National Cricket League debut for South Australia last summer and held her spot for all six matches.

The young quick finished as the leading wicket-taker of the Statewide Super First Grade competition claiming 17 wickets for West Torrens in another sign of her rising talent.

Falconer will be out to earn a Big Bash debut in blue in WBBL|05.