Defender Jessie Williams will miss the remainder of VFLW season after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament during Sunday’s clash with Port Melbourne at ETU Stadium.

Williams was assisted from the field following a tackling attempt in the first quarter, with scans revealing the unfortunate news of an ACL injury for the veteran.

Tasmania’s Head of Football Operations, Aaron Pidgeon, said the club was shattered for Williams and will be supporting her through her rehabilitation.

“We’re absolutely shattered for her,” Pidgeon said.

"She’s an outstanding character and we have no doubt she will attack her rehab with the same professionalism she brings to our VFLW program.

“We will all be behind her every step of the way during her recovery and she’ll continue play to a pivotal role for the club off the field for the remainder of the season.”  

VFL/W High Performance Manager Ross Brosnan has provided an update on several other key Devils ahead of Saturday’s clash with North Melbourne at North Hobart Oval.  

Matilda Elbourne

Matilda sustained a broken nose during a contest on at the weekend. She will be managed across the week and will be a test for Saturday’s clash.

Gabbi Featherston

Gabbi sustained a low-grade posterolateral corner sprain to her left knee during the game on the weekend. She will be assessed throughout the week and will be a test for Saturday’s clash.

Candice Belbin

Candice sustained a wrist injury during a local-level match as part of her return-to-play program from a femur stress reaction. She will continue to build through her training reload and is expected to return in 2–3 weeks.

Ebony McGinniss

Ebony sustained an ankle ligament injury at training two weeks ago. She has recommenced strength work and will gradually integrate into a running program over the coming weeks. She is expected to return in 3-4 weeks.

Taia Lette

Taia sustained a low-grade high ankle sprain early in the match against Port Melbourne and will continue to be assessed as she progresses through the early stages of her rehabilitation. She is expected to return in 3-4 weeks.

Georgia Clark

Georgia underwent surgery earlier this season for a hip labral injury. She is progressing strongly through the early stages of her running and strength program and is expected to return in 7-8 weeks.

Jessie Williams

Jessie sustained an ACL injury following a run-down tackle early in the match against Port Melbourne on the weekend. The club will continue to support her holistically through the next stage of her rehabilitation.

Meghan Gaffney

Meghan sustained an ACL injury during our pre-season clash with Carlton and has since commenced her early management plan.