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Incidence and Prevalence of ACL Injuries Between 2017 and 2019 in the AFL and AFLW
| Measure | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFL | |||
| Incidence | 0.56 | 0.9 | 0.87 |
| Incidence per 1000 player hours | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Prevalence | 14.22 | 15.96 | 17.90 |
| AFLW | |||
| Incidence | 1.0 | 1.13 | 0.9 |
| Incidence per 1000 player hours | 4.31 | 6.47 | 5.14 |
| Prevalence | 5.38 | 6.88 | 4.80 |
Notes: Incidence refers to the number of ACL injuries per club per season; prevalence refers to the number of missed games per club per season.
