AFLW High Performance Manager Tom Sutherland provides an update ahead of Fremantle’s Round 11 clash with Richmond on Saturday
Fremantle have confirmed key forward Áine Tighe will not feature again this season, after she sustained another right knee injury during the Club’s clash with Melbourne in Round 9.
The injury appeared innocuous and occurred in the final minutes of the third quarter as Tighe went to change direction.
The Club confirmed last week that the ACL was involved, but needed more information last week to determine the severity of the injury.
AFLW High Performance Manager Tom Sutherland said the Club will have more information after a review with a specialist on Wednesday, which will clarify Tighe’s rehab timeline.
“We’ve been in constant review with some experts in the field about Áine’s recent knee injury,” Sutherland said.
“She has an important appointment tomorrow, where we will get a bit more information.
“For now, it does seem like the season will be over for Áine, which is really devastating for her.”
Utility Gabby O’Sullivan has continued to progress through her lower leg injury and is a chance for an appearance this Saturday.
“Gabby’s been tracking quite well, so she’s a test this week,” Sutherland said.
“If she gets through training, she’ll be available for some minutes this weekend.”
Midfielder Orlagh Lally continues to take steps forward in her rehab for her foot injury.
“A step at a time for (Orlagh), which is good,” Sutherland said.
“She’s out of the boot for now, which means she’s a step closer to returning to run, which is great to see.”
Lower Leg
Test
Foot
4-5 weeks
Knee
Season
Quad
Season
Knee
Season
Injury: Lower Leg
Est. Return: Test
Injury: Foot
Est. Return: 4-5 weeks
Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season
Injury: Quad
Est. Return: Season
Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season