The devastation of ACL injuries can get lost in how prolific they are, says Essendon's Emily Gough
- Like a lot of other sportswomen before her, young Essendon forward Emily Gough knew immediately when she'd ruptured her ACL.
- The then 19-year-old had just signed a two-year contract extension with the Bombers and was running around in the VFLW to get more games in her ahead of the 2025 season when she went down in a marking contest.
- Completely shattered, all the thoughts immediately started going through her head.
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- Like a lot of other sportswomen before her, young Essendon forward Emily Gough knew immediately when she'd ruptured her ACL.
- The then 19-year-old had just signed a two-year contract extension with the Bombers and was running around in the VFLW to get more games in her ahead of the 2025 season when she went down in a marking contest.
- Completely shattered, all the thoughts immediately started going through her head.
Sources: ABC Australia