THE CARLTON Football Club can confirm that midfielder Mimi Hill has suffered a ruptured ACL in her left knee.
Hill experienced the injury while attempting to complete a tackle early in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win over Geelong.
The 18-year-old underwent scans following the game which confirmed the injury. She will see a surgeon on Tuesday before determining the best course of rehabilitation.
Carlton interim GM of Women’s Football Brett Munro said the Club will support Hill every step of the way throughout her recovery.
“This is obviously really disappointing news for Mimi, she has worked so hard to establish herself at the elite level in such a short period of time, something that our members and supporters would have no doubt enjoyed seeing in all six games she played this year,” Munro said.
“Mimi has made such an incredible impact on our group from the moment she walked through the door six months ago. While the feeling for us right now is one of sadness, our whole football club will be right there with Mimi to ensure she returns to the field to pick up right where she left off.
“Mimi is not only a talented footballer but a quality person, with great character. That is why we know she will overcome this challenge and continue her hard work and determination to become a great player for our football club for years to come.”
