Gold Coast SUNS key defender Vivien Saad will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2024 AFLW season after sustaining a ruptured achilles.

The incident occurred at training earlier this week with subsequent scans confirming that Saad would be unavailable for selection again in 2024.

“Viv was involved in a non-contact incident at training earlier this week. She was sent for scans and those results have confirmed a ruptured achilles which will sideline her for the remainder of the season,” GC SUNS AFLW Physiotherapist Jasmine Herlihy said.

“She will now consult with a specialist around next steps.”

GC SUNS Head of Women’s Football Fiona Sessarago said, “It’s disappointing news for Viv and our entire program. I know that our staff and all of Viv’s teammates will ensure she’s provided all the support she needs throughout her rehabilitation.”

Saad has played 27 games for the SUNS since joining the club in 2022.

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Player	Injury	Estimated Return
13. Lucy Single	Concussion	1 week Lucy presented with delayed concussion symptoms following the Round 8 win over the Swans.
20. Daisy D'Arcy	Knee	Season Daisy suffered a ruptured ACL during the Week 9 match against Port Adelaide.
24. Alana Gee	Knee	Season Alana was involved in a contact incident at training and received scans on her knee following that incident with results confirming a ruptured ACL.
39. Vivien Saad	Achilles	Season Vivien Saad is sidelined for the 2024 AFLW season after sustaining a ruptured achilles during a training incident.

13. Lucy Single

Lucy presented with delayed concussion symptoms following the Round 8 win over the Swans.

Injury: Concussion

Est. Return: 1 week

20. Daisy D'Arcy

Daisy suffered a ruptured ACL during the Week 9 match against Port Adelaide.

Injury: Knee

Est. Return: Season

24. Alana Gee

Alana was involved in a contact incident at training and received scans on her knee following that incident with results confirming a ruptured ACL.

Injury: Knee

Est. Return: Season

39. Vivien Saad

Vivien Saad is sidelined for the 2024 AFLW season after sustaining a ruptured achilles during a training incident.

Injury: Achilles

Est. Return: Season

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