How the 'grueling sport' of surf lifesaving helped shape Suns AFLW players

ABC News Australia3 November 2026, 18:51 UTCAustralia

Ava Usher and Havana Harris are just two of nine players in the Gold Coast Suns AFLW team with surf lifesaving backgrounds. It is common on the coast, but players say it's definitely helped them excel on the field.

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