AFLW star who is also paramedic nurse leaps into action to help rival after ‘really scary’ head clash
During an AFLW semi-final match, Sydney player Lexi Hamilton, who is also a trained paramedic, provided immediate medical assistance to Geelong's Piper Dunlop after a severe head collision. Dunlop was subsequently hospitalized and is reportedly in stable condition.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of professional sports and the personal expertise of athletes, while emphasizing player safety protocols.
Piper Dunlop of the Cats is helped by Lexi Hamilton of the Swans during the 2026 AFLW semi-final at GMHBA Stadium. Photograph: James Ross/AAP Piper Dunlop of the Cats is helped by Lexi Hamilton of the Swans during the 2026 AFLW semi-final at GMHBA Stadium. Photograph: James Ross/AAP AFLW AFLW star who is also paramedic nurse leaps into action to help rival after ‘really scary’ head clash Sydney’s Lexi Hamilton cushions fall of Geelong’s Piper Dunlop
Dunlop ‘doing OK’ in hospital after bruising semi-final encounter
Prefer the Guardian on Google When Cats ruck Piper Dunlop hit the turf in the third quarter of Geelong’s AFLW semi-final against Sydney after a nasty head clash, she couldn’t have asked for a better-qualified person to be first on the scene.
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