Fresh twist follows injury news

MELBOURNE Renegades captain Sophie Molineux says it was “tough” to come to terms with the news star bowler Georgia Wareham would miss the remainder of WBBL|07.

However, the Renegades said Wareham was still a chance to line up in Australia’s internationals early next year.

Wareham went down injured during the Renegades’ loss to Adelaide Strikers on Wednesday and scans confirmed the worst news possible.

The leg-spinner ruptured the ACL in the same knee that was reconstructed following an AFL injury in her adolescence.

Molineux said Wareham’s absence left a big hole in the side.

“It’s pretty tough news,’’ Molineux said.

“Georgia’s the heart and soul of the Renegades and she’s a very good mate of mine as well.

“To see her go down like that, it wasn’t very nice for anyone watching.”

However, Molineux said Wareham was still having an impact.

“In true ‘ Wolfie’ spirit, she’s always up and about and she’s been great around the group still,’’ she said. “We’re all trooping around her and she’s tracking along OK.’’

A source at the Renegades said medical staff had yet to determine whether Wareham would need a full reconstruction.

Wareham has travelled with the Renegades from Hobart to Launceston, where the side will play its next three games.

Depending on whether her knee is reconstructed, the Renegades say Wareham is still a chance to line up in the Women’s World Cup in March.