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.

Injury List

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Player Injury Estimated Return
29. Nyalli Milne

29. Nyalli Milne

Ankle Short-term
04. Claudia Whitfort

04. Claudia Whitfort

Hamstring Long-term
06. Elise Barwick

06. Elise Barwick

Knee Season
10. Ella Maurer

10. Ella Maurer

Foot Season
17. Jamie Stanton

17. Jamie Stanton

Hamstring Season
20. Daisy D'Arcy

20. Daisy D'Arcy

Knee Season

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

21. Heidi Talbot

21. Heidi Talbot

Shoulder Season
32. Tayla Gregory

32. Tayla Gregory

Knee Season
20. Daisy D'Arcy

20. Daisy D'Arcy

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

Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season

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