Rachel Kearns set to miss AFLW campaign with shoulder injury

The Mayo woman played every game in her debut season earlier this year

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 28: Rachel Kearns of the Cats reacts to an injury during the round one AFLW match between the Geelong Cats and the Richmond Tigers at GMHBA Stadium on August 28, 2022 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Rachel Kearns is set to miss the remainder of the AFLW season after injuring her shoulder during Geelong's season-opening win over Richmond.

The Mayo woman was forced from the field in significant pain in the 10th minute of the first quarter following a heavy tackle from Richmond's Beth Lynch.