A Ruck to Ruin: The Unseen Toll of Injury in Women's Sport In the high octane world of women's Australian Rules football, physicality and toughness are often celebrated as key virtues.
However, a different kind of battle is being waged – one that involves the long term consequences of injury on players' careers.
Mim Strom's forced exit from Sunday's match between Fremantle Dockers and Richmond was a stark reminder of this reality.