SINEAD Goldrick and Amelia Dethridge have been sidelined with knee injuries.
Goldrick sustained an injury to her left knee during Sunday’s game with AFLW High Performance Manager Josh Keily providing an update on the defender.
“Sinead was involved in an incident during the first quarter of the game, where contact was made with her left knee,” Keily said.
“Unfortunately, scans have confirmed that she has sustained an MCL injury. We’re seeking further assessments from specialists and from there we’ll be able to determine a return-to-play plan.”
Dethridge sustained an injury to her left knee during Casey’s Round 16 match against Sandringham.
“Following Casey’s VFLW game last weekend, Amelia presented with some knee soreness,” Keily said.
“Unfortunately, scans have confirmed that she has suffered a tear to her meniscus. She underwent surgery today and we’ll be able to determine a return-to-play timeline once she recovers from that surgery.”
Lauren Pearce will remain on the sidelines this week as the club takes a conservative approach to a knee concern.
“Loz had that setback with her knee following the Brisbane game,” Keily said.
“We’re allowing her symptoms to settle before looking to reload her to be match-ready over the next fortnight.”
In positive news for Jorja Livingstone, the young Demon is entering her final two weeks of rehab.
“Jorja is now out of her wrist splint, which means she can start skills and strength work,” Keily said.
“She’ll join non-contract training this week and then will look to re-integrate into full training next week.”
Jacinta Hose, who suffered an ankle injury during Round 1, has completed her first run post-injury.
“Jacinta is out of the boot has ticked off her first run which is really positive,” Keily said.
“She’s been super diligent with her rehab program and we’ll hopefully see her back in action over the next month.”
Saraid Taylor (calf), Chloe Baker-West (leg) and Grace Beasley (ACL) continue to work through their respective rehab programs.
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
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30. Shelley Heath-Barker |
Calf |
Test
“Shelley is tracking really well through her rehab of a calf injury,” AFLW High Performance Manager Josh Keily said. “She’ll re-integrate into training this week and will face a fitness test prior to our match against Gold Coast on Saturday.” Read Article |
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23. Sinéad Goldrick |
Knee |
1 - 2 weeks
“Sinead has ticked off her first run over the weekend,” Keily said. “She’s also started integrating into some skills, so now we’ll look to build up her loads over the next fortnight.” |
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14. Amelia Dethridge |
Knee |
2 - 3 Weeks
“Amelia ticked off her first run this week which is a really positive step for her,” Keily said. “We’ll look to build her running loads now as she enters into her final few weeks of rehab.” |
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28. Saraid Taylor |
Calf |
3 - 4 Weeks
“Unfortunately, Saraid has reaggravated her complex calf injury,” Keily said. “We will look to reintroduce her to running this week.” |
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21. Lauren Clifton |
Foot |
6 - 7 weeks
“Lauren is in the early stages of her recovery from a foot injury,” Keily said. “We’re letting symptoms settle before we begin ramping up her rehab program.” |
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22. Eliza McNamara |
Jaw |
TBC
“Eliza is recovering well from surgery, and it’s been great to have her back at the club,” Keily said. “Our focus is on supporting Eliza, and we will give her all the care and time she needs in her recovery." Read Article |
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26. Mia Austin |
Throat |
TBC
"Mia sustained an injury to her throat during the game against Collingwood,” Gill said. “Following scans and specialist review, Mia underwent surgery to ensure a complex cricoid fracture was stabilised. Mia requires an initial period of rest and will then start to build her training loads under the guidance of the medical team. "Mia is recovering well and in good spirits. We will continue to support Mia and a timeframe for her return will become clearer after this initial recovery period.” |
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10. Kate Hore |
Neck |
TBC
“Kate will be unavailable for selection this week as we continue to let her symptoms settle,” Keily said. “We’re seeking further information from specialists before putting a timeline on her return.” |
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18. Chloe Baker-West |
Leg |
Season
“Chloe is tracking really well through her rehab of a leg injury,” Keily said. “She’s hitting great strength in the gym and has now completed an Alter-G run.” |
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16. Grace Beasley |
Knee |
Season
“It’s shattering for Grace and also her teammates who have seen how hard she worked to get back to full fitness last year,” Gill said. “We’ll put all our love and support around Grace through this difficult time as she prepares for surgery. We know she’ll attack her rehabilitation with the same determined attitude and energy she brings to the club every day.” Read Article |
30. Shelley Heath-Barker
“Shelley is tracking really well through her rehab of a calf injury,” AFLW High Performance Manager Josh Keily said. “She’ll re-integrate into training this week and will face a fitness test prior to our match against Gold Coast on Saturday.”
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23. Sinéad Goldrick
“Sinead has ticked off her first run over the weekend,” Keily said. “She’s also started integrating into some skills, so now we’ll look to build up her loads over the next fortnight.”
14. Amelia Dethridge
“Amelia ticked off her first run this week which is a really positive step for her,” Keily said. “We’ll look to build her running loads now as she enters into her final few weeks of rehab.”
28. Saraid Taylor
“Unfortunately, Saraid has reaggravated her complex calf injury,” Keily said. “We will look to reintroduce her to running this week.”
21. Lauren Clifton
“Lauren is in the early stages of her recovery from a foot injury,” Keily said. “We’re letting symptoms settle before we begin ramping up her rehab program.”
22. Eliza McNamara
“Eliza is recovering well from surgery, and it’s been great to have her back at the club,” Keily said. “Our focus is on supporting Eliza, and we will give her all the care and time she needs in her recovery."
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26. Mia Austin
"Mia sustained an injury to her throat during the game against Collingwood,” Gill said. “Following scans and specialist review, Mia underwent surgery to ensure a complex cricoid fracture was stabilised. Mia requires an initial period of rest and will then start to build her training loads under the guidance of the medical team. "Mia is recovering well and in good spirits. We will continue to support Mia and a timeframe for her return will become clearer after this initial recovery period.”
10. Kate Hore
“Kate will be unavailable for selection this week as we continue to let her symptoms settle,” Keily said. “We’re seeking further information from specialists before putting a timeline on her return.”
18. Chloe Baker-West
“Chloe is tracking really well through her rehab of a leg injury,” Keily said. “She’s hitting great strength in the gym and has now completed an Alter-G run.”
16. Grace Beasley
“It’s shattering for Grace and also her teammates who have seen how hard she worked to get back to full fitness last year,” Gill said. “We’ll put all our love and support around Grace through this difficult time as she prepares for surgery. We know she’ll attack her rehabilitation with the same determined attitude and energy she brings to the club every day.”
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