Swans' Ally Morphett suffers ACL injury against North Melbourne
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Ally Morphett of the Swans sustained a serious ACL injury during the first minutes of a match against North Melbourne on October 4, 2026. The Swans have been significantly impacted, as Morphett is the fourth player to suffer a major knee injury this year, alongside Alice Mitchell, Alex Neyland, and Brenna Tarrant. Coach Colin O'Riordan expressed that the team is struggling to cope with the loss of their tall players. Morphett's injury occurred in a contest for the ball, leaving her in severe pain. She is expected to meet with a specialist this week to discuss rehabilitation options.
- •Morphett injured her right knee early in the match.
- •Sydney lost to North Melbourne by 55 points.
- •O'Riordan confirmed Morphett will meet a specialist this week.
- •Maddie Quinn and Taylor Smith are stepping up in the ruck.
- •Four key players have suffered ACL injuries this season.
- 4:56 AMAFL — Swans 'devastated' as in-form ruck becomes latest ACL victim
"The Swans have been left shattered by the ACL injury suffered by ruck Ally Morphett
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