Phoenix dealt injury blow ahead of maiden Finals campaign

Phoenix women missing Main for playoffs

The Wellington Phoenix will compete in their first A-League finals campaign without forward Emma Main.Main has a chronic lumbar spine injury, which has seen her miss the last four matches of the A-League regular season.LATEST HEADLINES:Warriors lose Niukore, Ford Dally MAnton Shepp third single pro titleHayden Paddon back on WRC podiumNix men's A-League title hopes overStars beat Mystics, Tactix over SteelThe 26-year-old, after seeking medical s…

Phoenix dealt injury blow ahead of maiden Finals campaign

Wellington Phoenix forward Emma Main has been ruled out of the Ninja A-League finals series due to a back injury. Main suffers from a chronic lumbar spine injury and as such will play no further part for Wellington as they prepare to embark on their maiden Finals Series.After seeking specialist medical advice, Main, in consultation with the club, has made the decision to rehab her back and focus on being fully fit for the 2026-27 A-League. CLICK…

Main ruled out of finals with back injury

The Wellington Phoenix will be without Emma Main for their maiden Ninja A-League finals campaign. The experienced forward has a chronic lumbar spine injury, which saw her sit out the last four matches of the Phoenix’s record-breaking regular season.After seeking specialist medical advice, Main, in consultation with the club, has made the decision to rehab her back and focus on being fully fit for the 2026-27 A-League.It means she will miss the N…