**Sports Update: Star Forward Sidelined with Season-Ending Injury**
In a devastating blow to their championship aspirations, a top-ranked team in the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) competition has lost its star forward to a serious knee injury. The player, a four-time goal scorer in a recent match, suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee during a thrilling victory over a rival team.
This marks the third time the 32-year-old athlete has sustained an ACL injury, having previously torn the ligament in her left knee twice before. The injury will keep her sidelined for the remainder of the 2024 season.
The team’s management expressed their shock and disappointment at the news, praising the player’s leadership and determination. “We’re heartbroken for our star forward,” said the team’s head of AFLW. “She’s an invaluable asset to our team, and her absence will be deeply felt on the field. We’ll provide her with all the necessary support to ensure a speedy and successful recovery.”
The team’s coach also sang the player’s praises, highlighting her exceptional leadership skills and focus. “She’s an incredible player and an inspiration to her teammates,” the coach said. “Despite her injury, she remained engaged and motivated throughout the game, demonstrating her commitment to the team’s success.”
With a 3-1 record, the team currently sits sixth on the ladder and faces a crucial match against seventh-placed St Kilda on Friday. Meanwhile, another key player will appear before the AFLW Tribunal on Tuesday to contest a one-match ban for striking an opponent during the same game.
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