AFLW news: Adelaide loses vice-captain Sarah Allan to hamstring injury

Adelaide will be without one of its most important players for almost the full AFLW season after a crushing blow on the eve of the new campaign.

Adelaide has been dealt a big blow in the lead-up to the AFLW season, losing vice-captain Sarah Allan to a long-term hamstring injury.

Allan, 25, is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks after sustaining a “significant” tear at training.

The three-time All-Australian will not require surgery, but will miss the majority of the 10-round season.

Sarah Allan is expected to miss most of the AFLW campaign. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images.

Crows women’s football boss Phil Harper said Allan would play an important role while on the sidelines.

“It’s obviously really disappointing for Sarah and also the team to lose our vice-captain for most of the season however we are confident she will return at an important time of the season,” Harper said.

“We know how professional she is and she will work closely with our medical team to get back as soon as possible.

“It presents an opportunity for another of our defenders to step up.”

An inaugural Crow, Allan has missed just two of the club’s games, featuring in 64 in total, and played in all three of its premierships.

Adelaide opens its season with a Showdown at Norwood Oval on Saturday, September 2.

Originally published as AFLW news: Adelaide loses vice-captain Sarah Allan to hamstring injury