North Melbourne's Mia King out for season after spinal surgery
Mia King, 25, had surgery to fuse vertebrae C5 and C6 in her neck after a disc injury was discovered; she is not expected to play again until 2027.
Why it mattersKing loses her season to a serious injury; her future in the sport remains uncertain given the severity of the spinal condition.
AustraliaNorth Melbourne loses a premiership midfielder mid-season during their bid for a third consecutive AFLW flag; impacts the Kangaroos' playing strength.
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