The injury affecting half of all AFLW players that no one is talking about
ABCUna Mckay has a message for women starting out in the sport she loves, AFL. "It's just like any other injury, it's important to talk about it, and keep your coach updated and also important to rest and recover." "There's a mindset change that's required around quality coach education, quality leadership groups, and captains within teams, and also conversation in schools and at home around the idea that yes, we've got two arms, we've got two legs, we've got two breasts as well." Wearing a good sports bra Over the past year, there's been an increase in players wearing protective shield vests to protect their boobs. "I think garments are particularly important for all young girls coming up that want to feel more confident about playing contact sport, and maybe are a little bit cautious about having an injury to the breast, or feeling uncomfortable around that area."
History of this topic
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