Western Bulldogs star Isabel Huntington cleared of ACL injury

UPDATE: The Western Bulldogs are breathing a sigh of relief after star youngster Isabel Huntington was cleared of damage to her reconstructed right knee.

Isabel Huntington high fives Katie Brennan during last year’s season opener against Fremantle. Pic: Getty Images

The Western Bulldogs are breathing a sigh of relief after Isabel Huntington was cleared of serious knee damage and remains on track to play AFLW03.

The Bulldogs No. 1 pick injured her knee — which was reconstructed in February — at training last weekend with fears she may have again ruptured her ACL.

It would have meant a third knee reconstruction for the star 19-year-old, but scans have revealed only a minor knee strain.

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“It’s a massive relief to know that I haven’t injured my ACL again,” Huntington said.

“Going through the emotions was a little overwhelming, so hearing that there was no major damage to my knee was great.

“I’ll be taking a conservative approach to training and working really closely with our strength and conditioning staff to make sure I can get the most out of my pre-season.”

The reigning premiers open their season against Adelaide on February 2.

AFLW Bulldogs star Isabel Huntington and cousin Will Setterfield, a Carlton recruit, have both been recovering from ACL injuries. Picture- Nicole Cleary

Huntington after injuring her knee in Round two of the AFLW season last year. Pic: Getty Images

Originally published as Western Bulldogs star Isabel Huntington cleared of ACL injury