Suns' Ava Usher avoids serious injury in elimination final against Hawks
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 7:48 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Gold Coast Suns coach Rhyce Shaw provided an optimistic update on Ava Usher after she injured her knee during the elimination final against Hawthorn on November 8, 2026. Usher fell in the final minutes of the game, prompting immediate concern. However, Shaw reported that they are "quietly confident" the injury is not as severe as initially thought. Usher has had a promising rookie season, previously earning a Telstra AFLW Rising Star nomination and being named to the All-Australian squad. Further assessments will determine the full extent of her injury.
- •Ava Usher injured her knee late in the 18-point loss to Hawthorn.
- •Rhyce Shaw believes the injury may be less serious than feared.
- •Usher had a notable first season, earning a Rising Star nomination.
- •She was named in the 42-strong All-Australian squad earlier this week.
- •Further evaluation of her injury is pending.
- 7:48 AMAFL — Suns optimistic after young gun's injury scare, Hawks' confidence building
"Suns coach Rhyce Shaw has provided an update after young gun Ava Usher hurt her knee
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Nov 8, 2026, 7:34 AMKevin Durant Says He Misses Living In Phoenix Every Day Despite Hostile Reception In Rockets’ Loss
NBA•Nov 8, 2026, 7:34 AMSteph Curry rides to the rescue, propels Warriors to seventh straight win
NBA•Nov 8, 2026, 7:30 AMHouston Rockets lose second straight: What went wrong against the Suns- NBA•Nov 8, 2026, 7:02 AMSan Antonio plays Phoenix, looks for 5th straight road win
NBA•Nov 8, 2026, 6:06 AMWarriors' Porzingis to 'step away' from NBA to prioritize his health
NBA•Nov 8, 2026, 5:35 AMSpurs' Defense Steamrolls Trail Blazers in Statement Win