The abrupt end to the 2020 season due to COVID-19 robbed the Bomaderry product's side of semi-final showdown with Queensland.

As disappointing as that was, Elleman and her ACT side have been using it as motivation during the pre-season.

"We were all disappointed to not have a chance to shine in finals footy last season," Elleman said.

"It's given us all that extra fire in the belly, as I know we can go all the way this year and finish on top."

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Differently from her previous three campaigns, the 2021 season will be a condensed three-week competition - kicking off this Saturday at Queanbeyan's Seiffert Oval against the Melbourne Rebels.

"Preparation for this season has been awesome," the Nowra High School alumna said.

"Being a part of the Brumbies Academy this year has really ramped up the core skills I needed and I have had the luck of training alongside these girls for months.

"I feel a connection within the squad and so ready to show the Super W what the Brumbies have to bring to this year's competition.

"We have been training four days a week, with back-to-back sessions and gym on top, so it has been full-on with full-time work and part-time study.

"There's nothing I am not prepared for and I have really enjoyed the sessions with the coaching staff.

"As a group, I believe we are better prepared than ever, with injury management, an amazing coaching and management staff and support from our sponsors - we are fit, fast and ready to play."

The 27-year-old's hard work during the pre-season didn't go unnoticed by the club's staff and playing group, as Elleman was recently named as vice-captain.

"I am extremely honoured to be selected as vice-captain this year, so I plan to lead from the front and bring positivity and support to my team players throughout this season," the 10 Super W capped player said.

Following Saturday's season opener, the Brumbies will take on the President's XV on June 27 and reigning premiers NSW on June 30 - both at Coffs Harbour's C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

The grand final will be played on July 3.

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"Our team goals are to take this competition out in Coffs Harbour and stick it to the big states," she said.

"Individually, I would love to run on the field in the first 15 and be a constant positive player and dominant in my set-piece."

Elleman, who has been named to start at hooker, and her Brumbies will kick-off their fixture against the Rebels at 3pm Saturday.

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