Ella Roberts suffers knee injury early in AFLW match against Hawthorn
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 8:27 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Ella Roberts left the field during the first five minutes of West Coast's match against Hawthorn on October 31, 2026, after sustaining a right knee injury while changing direction. The Eagles confirmed that the 21-year-old would not return to the game. This match marks the last for the Eagles this season, as they have failed to qualify for the AFLW finals. The extent of Roberts' injury remains unclear, with an update expected from the club after the match.
- •Roberts injured her right knee in the opening minutes of the match.
- •She was assisted off the field by medical staff.
- •West Coast confirmed she would not return to the game.
- •This match is West Coast's final game of the season.
- •An update on the injury status is anticipated post-game.
- 8:27 AMAFL — Huge concern for AFLW star Ella Roberts after mid-game knee injury
"Ella Roberts left the field in the hands of medical staff during the opening minutes on Saturday's game
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