A Telling Tale of Resilience and the High Cost of Devotion to Sport The Hawthorn AFLW team's 11 point victory over the Western Bulldogs on Saturday was a testament to their resilience, but it also highlighted the physical toll exacted by competitive sport.
Emily Bates, the team's captain, suffered a suspected serious knee injury after just 22 minutes of play, forcing her from the field on a stretcher.
Bates's dedication to the sport is undeniable, and her recent milestone of reaching 100 games for Hawthorn is a testament to her commitment.