Bombers forward Emily Gough will likely be sidelined for the next month after suffering a calf injury in last week’s game against West Coast.
The 18-year-old felt calf tightness following Saturday’s game, with scans later revealing the extent of Gough’s injury.
Head of Medical Services Megan Smith said the injury was disappointing for Gough.
“Emily has come into the side this year and immediately made an impact, so it’s unfortunate for her to be sidelined,” Smith said.
“She felt discomfort on the way home from Perth following our game against West Coast, and unfortunately, scans revealed a low-level strain which means she’ll likely miss the next four weeks.
“Credit to her maturity, Emily is determined to work hard and come back to make the most of her first season at AFLW level.”
The Bombers will face St Kilda this weekend at Windy Hill from 3:05pm
For the full injury list, see below.
Injury List
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Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
---|---|---|
18. Sophie Strong |
Back |
4 weeks
Strong is managing a back injury. |
36. Brooke Brown |
Bone stress |
7 weeks
Brown will be sidelined for up to 7 weeks with a bone stress injury. |
30. Stephanie Wales |
Knee |
TBC
Wales is track for a return-to play after missing the remainder of the 2024 Season due to sustaining an ACL injury. |
6. Maddison Gay |
ACL strain |
TBC
Gay has strained her ACL with her timeline to return still to be decided. |
1. Emily Gough |
ACL |
Season
Gough is recovering from an ACL rupture and will miss the season. |
22. Amelia Radford |
ACL |
Season
Radford is recovering from an ACL rupture and will miss the season. |
12. Bess Keaney |
Pregnant | Season |
18. Sophie Strong
Strong is managing a back injury.
36. Brooke Brown
Brown will be sidelined for up to 7 weeks with a bone stress injury.
30. Stephanie Wales
Wales is track for a return-to play after missing the remainder of the 2024 Season due to sustaining an ACL injury.
6. Maddison Gay
Gay has strained her ACL with her timeline to return still to be decided.
1. Emily Gough
Gough is recovering from an ACL rupture and will miss the season.
22. Amelia Radford
Radford is recovering from an ACL rupture and will miss the season.
Last Updated: 8:21 AM Tuesday, August 12, 2025