Suns defender Clara Fitzpatrick ruled out for crucial match against Giants

Gold Coast will be without key defender Clara Fitzpatrick for their match against Greater Western Sydney on Sunday due to a foot injury sustained last weekend. The Suns are also uncertain about the availability of young forward Dekota Baron, who was removed from the field after a head injury assessment during the game against Richmond. Coach Rhyce Shaw confirmed that Fitzpatrick will miss only this match but will return for the first final. Shaw expressed confidence in the remaining players to step up in Fitzpatrick's absence.

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