ACL Injuries in AFLW: A Season Ending Blow for Emily Bates and More The Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) season has been marred by a series of injuries to key players, with the latest blow being particularly cruel.
Emily Bates, Hawthorn's stalwart player, will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury in her team's match against Western Bulldogs.
Bates' injury serves as a harsh reminder that even elite athletes can fall victim to the unpredictable nature of sports injuries.