Season over for Kangaroos AFLW star after spinal fusion surgery
AFLW premiership midfielder Mia King of the Kangaroos undergoes season-ending spinal fusion surgery after feeling neck pain after a match in Brisbane.
Mia King, a prominent midfielder for North Melbourne's AFLW side, is set to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after undergoing spinal fusion surgery to address a neck injury. The 2024 premiers were forced to part ways with King after she reported experiencing neck pain following a recent victory over Brisbane Lions. Following a comprehensive medical examination in Brisbane, it was discovered that King suffered a disc injury near her spinal cord, prompting the club to opt for surgical intervention.
The Kangaroos confirmed that the procedure would sideline King for the rest of the 2026 season, with club doctor Victoria Norbury stating that they do not anticipate the surgery to prevent her from returning to play in the upcoming 2027 season. Despite her absence, North Melbourne remains at the top of the AFLW ladder after two rounds, boasting the best percentage in the competition.
North Melbourne's general manager of women's football, Erin Lorenzini, expressed the club's unwavering support for King during her recovery, acknowledging her strength and admiration for her resilience.
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