Bri Davey's season ends after rolling ankle in AFLW clash
Davey suffered a syndesmosis ankle injury and will miss the rest of the season.
Melbourne's Bri Davey is sidelined for the season after rolling her ankle in last week's loss to Sydney. The syndesmosis injury affects ligaments between the shin bones.
The Dees recalled star player Sarah Rowe and Georgia Knight. Midseason injuries at multiple clubs are affecting team selection across the round.
Melbourne faces the Western Bulldogs in a top-four clash this week.
- Syndesmosis ankle injury
- Injury type
- Sarah Rowe, Georgia Knight
- Recalled players
Why it mattersLosing a star midfielder mid-season sharply reduces a team's finals chances and forces the side to reshuffle its entire midfield balance.
AustraliaMelbourne's AFLW campaign is now in jeopardy, affecting fans following one of Australia's strongest women's football teams.
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