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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Samantha Lewis

‘Nothing has hit me that hard’: spate of ACL injuries highlights lack of A-League Women investment

Natalie Tathem of Perth Glory clutches her knee during an A-League Women's match at Sam Kerr Football Centre
Four A-League Women footballers in two weeks injured an ACL while the league lacks dedicated research to understand more about causes behind the injury. Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Cannon Clough didn’t realise what had happened when she first hit the ground.

After leaping up to defend a high ball, the Central Coast Mariners defender felt a kick through her leg. As she landed, her foot went in one direction and her body in another. She heard a pop.

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