{
  "id": 7419401,
  "title": "Ella Heads cops big ban for bump that broke star Demon's jaw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ella-heads-cops-big-ban-for-bump-that-broke-star-demons-jaw",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T22:55:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-15/ella-heads-port-adelaide-aflw-suspension/107153732"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Port Adelaide's Ella Heads has received a three-game ban for a high bump that fractured the jaw of Melbourne star Eliza McNamara. McNamara, who had just taken a handball in Sunday's 51-point win, was struck by Heads as she ran in front-on with her shoulder. The 24-year-old was taken to the hospital, where she underwent surgery, with no set return date yet announced. Former AFLW star Kate McCarthy described the hit as one of the worst she had witnessed on the AFLW field, citing the late timing, high impact, and lack of necessary care. The incident was deemed careless conduct, causing severe impact and high contact, leading to the three-game ban for Heads. This ban represents a quarter of the 12-round home-and-away season, affecting her participation in upcoming matches against Sydney, the Western Bulldogs, and Adelaide. West Coast's Abbygail Bushby received a one-match ban for a clumsy collision with Brisbane Lions' Sophie Peters, while Richmond's Montana McKinnon was given a one-match rough conduct ban for her interaction with St Kilda's Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw.",
  "summary": "Melbourne star Eliza McNamara is set for a long stint on the sidelines with a broken jaw, with Port Adelaide's Ella Heads to serve a three-match ban for the bump that caused the injury.",
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        "title": "Ella Heads cops big ban for bump that broke star Demon's jaw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ella-heads-cops-big-ban-for-bump-that-broke-star-demons-jaw-7420251",
        "published": "2026-09-14T22:55:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}