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Dockers AFLW star turns ruck coach after injury to assist victory

Mim Strom's afternoon comes to a premature end due to a shoulder injury, but she still finds a way to make an impact on Fremantle's win over Richmond.

Dockers AFLW star turns ruck coach after injury to assist victory

Dockers AFLW star Mim Strom has turned ruck coach after suffering an injury, helping her team secure a 25-point victory against Richmond. The All-Australian player came off the field in the first quarter following a shoulder injury sustained from a tackle by Tigers midfielder Emelia Yassir. Despite Strom's absence, Fremantle's Eden Zanker took charge in the ruck, and Gabby O Sullivan added three goals to lead her team to a 9.6 (60) to 5.5 (35) win. In other news, Geelong defeated Essendon comfortably, while Carlton triumphed over Collingwood.

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