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Brisbane Lions AFLW defender Jennifer Dunne has been cleared of any serious damage to her knee following Sunday’s Qualifying Final win over Melbourne.

The 2025 All-Australian squad member came from the ground in the second quarter after getting in a tackle but returned to the field and played out the remainder of the game.

Scans on Monday revealed no major damage to her knee in positive news for Craig Starcevich as his side prepares for a Preliminary Final in two weeks.

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Player	Injury	Estimated Return
26. Caitlin Kennedy	Knee	TBC Anterior cruciate ligament injury

26. Caitlin Kennedy

Anterior cruciate ligament injury

Injury: Knee

Est. Return: TBC

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