VFL Women’s star Chloe Molloy wows with incredible act of toughness

THIS women’s footy star has turned heads after pulling off an amazing feat of resilience after being knocked flat to the ground.

Battling through tears, Molloy landed a superb goal.

WE’VE seen a number of jaw-dropping feats of toughness on the footy field this year.

Geelong star Joel Selwood is famous for his courage in marking contests and has suffered vicious head knocks worthy of the UFC.

Teammate Patrick Dangerfield is another great example, pulling off a stunning five-goal performance against Hawthorn late in the season after returning to the field carrying what first appeared to be a match-ending leg injury.

Late-bloomer Jacob Townsend also deserves a mention.

AFL legend Dermott Brereton named the Richmond forward as the league’s hardiest star in August. “He’s the toughest player playing AFL ... there’s no one tougher,” Brereton told SEN’s The Run Home. “He will do anything for you and (will do) anything asked of him.”

The men’s game is no doubt riddled with more brutal injuries, but this feat from VFL Women’s star Chloe Molloy has turned a few heads.

The teen footy gun copped a brutal blow to the head late in the third quarter in the VFL Women’s grand final on Sunday.

Molloy instantly hit the deck after the blow, bringing support staff to the field. But instead of leaving the field, Molloy took her free kick and slotted one in through the sticks to score her team’s first goal of the match.

Molloy was panting in pain as she lined up the kick but booted an excellent goal despite the awkward angle.

Q3 | That. Is. Tough.

Future first-round pick Chloe Molloy gets crunched, kicks the goal then goes down holding back tears.#VFLWomensGF pic.twitter.com/l7U8BvNXkE

— 7VFL (@7VFL) September 24, 2017

One of the toughest acts I've seen on a footy field @chloemollloy - inspirational. Hoping the injury isn't too bad! @7VFL #7vfl @VFL

— Ben Brown (@bdbrown50) September 24, 2017

Suspected left collarbone injury for Chloe Molloy, but Diamond Creek coach Scott Gowans says she will be fit in time for AFL Women's 2018

— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) September 24, 2017

After going off the field, Molloy came back in the fourth quarter to complete the game with one arm out of action.

Despite having her side Diamond Creek losing the final to Darebin, Molloy snagged the praise from one of the best forwards in the AFL.

Molloy only returned to football just a few months ago but she made an instant splash on the women’s VFL circuit.

The code-hopper gave away a promising career in basketball to resume football, which she quit as a 13-year-old as her hoops career took off.

The 18-year-old was previously scouted as a development player by the Melbourne Boomers, but footy eventually won out.

Diamond Creek captain Steph Chiocci was full of praise for her young star earlier in the season.

“She is going to go high in the draft, there is no doubt about that, and I’m hoping she’s there when Collingwood have their pick,” Chiocci said.

“If she continues her form it might be hard to get her at pick 2 ... she is probably one of the best junior footballers, if not the best junior footballer, I have ever seen.”