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‘Nothing has hit me that hard’: spate of ACL injuries highlights lack of A-League Women investment | Samantha Lewis

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Australia’s top women’s football league does not have dedicated data or research to explore why so many players continue to suffer a serious knee injury

Cannon Clough didn’t realise what had happened when she first hit the ground.

After leaping up to defend a high ball, the Central Coast Mariners defender felt a kick through her leg. As she landed, her foot went in one direction and her body in another. She heard a pop.

Continue reading…Australia’s top women’s football league does not have dedicated data or research to explore why so many players continue to suffer a serious knee injuryCannon Clough didn’t realise what had happened when she first hit the ground.After leaping up to defend a high ball, the Central Coast Mariners defender felt a kick through her leg. As she landed, her foot went in one direction and her body in another. She heard a pop. Continue reading…