Sydney superstar Chloe Molloy will miss the remainder of the AFLW season after suffering a back injury, in a devastating blow to the team’s finals hopes.

The Swans’ co-captain made a spectacular return to AFLW this season after being sidelined with an ACL injury in 2024 that required a knee reconstruction and long recovery.

Chloe Molloy will miss the rest of the 2025 AFLW season. Credit: Getty Images

The Swans said in a statement that Molloy had experienced back soreness for the past fortnight.

“Following further investigation and specialist opinion, the club’s medical staff have made the recommendation for Molloy to undergo surgery later this week,” Sydney said.

Molloy opened the season with a bang, piloting her side to four consecutive victories, including a thumping win over G

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