Whitfort exits early with hamstring in Blues' crucial Lions clash
Claudia Whitfort ruled out for the rest of the match in the first quarter with a hamstring concern.
Star midfielder Claudia Whitfort came from the field in the first quarter of Saturday's clash against Brisbane with a hamstring issue, and the Blues confirmed she was done for the day. Whitfort has been averaging 20 disposals and 5.2 tackles per game in 2026.
The club is expected to update on the injury's severity after the match. The Blues are locked into finals for the second year running, but their finishing position and first-week opponent depend on the result against the Lions.
Whitfort forms a midfield trio with captain Abbie McKay and vice-captain Mimi Hill.
- 20
- Disposals per game
- 5.2
- Tackles per game
- 4.2
- Clearances per game
- Abbie McKay, Mimi Hill
- Midfield partners
Why it mattersA key midfielder's injury mid-match clouds the Blues' push toward finals in a round that will determine their seeding.
AustraliaThe Blues' finals trajectory in AFLW is affected, changing who they may face and where in the first week of September.
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