Jayde Van Dyk has been ruled out for the remainder of the year after scans confirmed a season-ending ACL injury from Sunday’s game.

The resourceful defender was brought down in the early stages of the second term, twisting awkwardly on her left knee after her kick was smothered by her Hawthorn opponent.

Van Dyk is the second Saint to fall to an ACL injury this season following Renee Saulitis’ pre-season setback.

“We’re gutted to lose Jayde for the year, but she will have the entire club’s support throughout this time,” Head of AFLW Tessie McManus said.

“Although we will miss Jayde’s impact in defence, she will be just as valuable to our group from the sidelines as our backline continues to grow and develop.

“Jayde will tackle her rehab with the same intensity she brings on-field, and we look forward to when she’ll be able to line up in club colours again.”

In other injury news, Saulitis has had successful ACL surgery and has commenced her rehabilitation, Tyanna Smith (knee) is just shy of a month away from a potential return, while Grace Kelly is closing in on a Saints debut following a quad niggle.

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