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Achilles injury confirmed for North AFLW star Bruton

Jenna Bruton will be sidelined for six months after injuring her achilles in the AFLW grand final. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

North Melbourne star Jenna Bruton faces a six-month recovery time but could be available for the start of the next AFLW season after suffering a partial achilles rupture in the grand final.

Bruton was forced from the ground in the opening minutes of Sunday's 17-point defeat by the Brisbane Lions after injuring her right achilles when she jumped to attempt to smother the ball.

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