Ash Brown, Matildas cap 176, began her journey began in 2012 when she debuted for the Australian national team, earning six caps and showcasing her talent on the international stage. Brown's club career, notably with Melbourne Victory from 2010 to 2014, comprised 25 appearances . The pinnacle of her early career came in the 2011/12 season when Brown clinched the prestigious Westfield W-League Young Player of the Season award, a testament to her outstanding abilities. However, adversity struck in the 2012–13 season with a season-ending ACL injury, a setback that showcased her resilience. Despite a valiant return in the 2013–14 season, fate dealt another blow with a reoccurrence of her ACL injury, prematurely ending her campaign.