The Gold Coast SUNS defensive stocks have been bolstered with Wallis Randell available for selection for Saturday’s Pride Round QClash against the Brisbane Lions.
The Gold Coast SUNS defensive stocks have been bolstered with Wallis Randell available for selection for Saturday’s Pride Round QClash against the Brisbane Lions.
Randell missed Sunday’s meeting with the Bombers after receiving scans on her hamstring following the mid-week match against Hawthorn.
“Wallis was sent for scans following the Hawthorn match after having some hamstring awareness which thankfully returned all clear. She was managed over the weekend,” GC SUNS Physiotherapist Jasmine Herlihy said.
Claudia Whitfort will be unavailable to face the Lions as she continues to progress through concussion protocols.
“Claudia was assessed on Tuesday and is still displaying mild concussion symptoms. She will therefore be unavailable for Saturday’s game,” Herlihy added.
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