AFLW High Performance Manager Sam Batterton provides an update on West Coast’s injured players
By westcoasteagles.com.au
West Coast has been dealt a significant blow following Sunday’s match, with young midfielder Courtney Rowley sustaining a season-ending injury.
“Scans have confirmed that Courtney Rowley has sustained an ACL rupture, and she will now begin planning her recovery with the support of our medical team,” High Performance Manager Sam Batterton said.
“The surgeon will be consulted this week to determine her next steps.”
Defender Belinda Smith was also sidelined late in the game with hamstring tightness.
“Belinda’s scan revealed a hamstring strain,” Batterton said.
“We expect her to miss the next three to four weeks.”
In positive news, ruck Liz McGrath is on track to return this weekend after recovering from an ankle sprain sustained in the Fremantle clash.
“Liz has returned to full training and will look to complete the week with the main group,” Batterton said.
“If she gets through that, she’ll be available for selection against Adelaide.”
Lower back
Season
Ankle
Test
Knee
Season
Foot
Season
Hamstring
3-4 weeks
Injury: Lower back
Est. Return: Season
Injury: Ankle
Est. Return: Test
Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season
Injury: Foot
Est. Return: Season
Injury: Hamstring
Est. Return: 3-4 weeks