Geelong Cats ruck Piper Dunlop has been discharged from hospital today, following a collision in the third quarter of Saturday’s Semi Final match against Sydney at GMHBA Stadium.

Further assessment and imaging at hospital has revealed Dunlop has sustained nasal fractures, with consultation with specialists this week to determine the best course of recovery. She has also entered the League’s concussion protocol.

Dunlop would like to thank everyone who has reached out to send their best wishes, the medical teams who assisted on-field and to also acknowledge Lexi Hamilton for her immediate response and the care she showed.

Rachel Kearns has also been discharged from hospital and cleared of serious injury after a knock to the hip.