It is grand final heartache for North Melbourne star Jenna Bruton with the half-forward taken out of the AFLW decider in the opening minutes.
After intercepting a Brisbane handball, Bruton landed awkwardly and was in clear discomfort in just the third minute of the first quarter.
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Although the incident seemed innocuous, Bruton struggled to put weight on her right leg
Trainers rushed out to her and she was carried from the ground.
The 28-year-old then headed into the rooms in an attempt to get back into the game.
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But just minutes later, her worst fears were realised and she was ruled out.
It is a huge blow for North Melbourne.
Bruton had been a star in the preliminary final, helping her team defeat powerhouse Adelaide in a one-point thriller.
Channel 7 commentator Nat Edwards said it was “shattering“ news.
“As I mentioned, it was a dramatic first half. In the opening minutes, in fact, it was Jenna Bruton, one of North Melbourne’s stars who went down with a right foot injury,” Edwards said.
“She is done for the day. Absolutely devastating that Jenna Bruton is out for the Roos.
“She’s such a crucial player. She was on crutches. She’s in the moon boot as well.
“Absolutely shattering for the Roos.”