BATHURST Bushrangers have maintained their second placing in the Central West AFL women's competition following a win over the Cowra Blues but it's come at a price.
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A stack of Bushrangers injuries came out of the 10-7-67 to 1-5-11 win at Mulyan Oval, at least one of which is season-ending.
Allison Hundy's season is over following a shoulder injury while Alora Dickson is also being assessed for a similar issue.
Unfortunately for the Bathurst squad their injury list didn't end there.
"We had another girl concussed, one with a broken nose and another with a knee injury," Bushrangers coach Brian Matheson.
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"We had one player being taken to hospital with a shoulder injury but we had to pull them up so we could take another of our players.
"Cowra never played any dirty football. These are things that are just part of the game."
Hundy dislocated her collarbone at the AC while Dickson is hoping to be cleared of any ligament damage following a separate incident.
Last year's league best and fairest player Donalee Delahunty broke her nose early on in the game before Beth Durham copped an early head knock.
Despite the brutal injury toll the Bushrangers are determined to keep their heads high going into an exciting meeting with the Orange Tigers this Saturday.
The winner of the match will book the remaining major semi-final spot against the Bathurst Giants.
"The girls really stepped up whenever someone was injured. We ended up playing short with numbers on the field ... and were down two players by the end," Matheson said.
"With injuries to key players it was great to see everyone lift. Some of our new girls to the game this year are really stepping up. Angela Evans was one of those who did, and she was our player's player.
"Us and Orange are one game apiece. Orange are a quality football side. I'm sure the team we put out there will put in a fantastic effort."