Hawthorn defender Catherine Brown will miss the remainder of the 2023 season after rupturing her ACL.

Brown went down with a knee injury at training during the week before scans confirmed the worst, with additional damage to her MCL.

The 29-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming weeks, marking an end to her 2023 campaign.

Hawthorn General Manager of Football Operations Max Bailey said it was an unfortunate conclusion to Brown’s season.

“We’re devastated to see Catherine go down with a season-ending injury,” Bailey said.

“She is an important member of our leadership group, a much-loved teammate and an integral part of our backline.

“As a club, we will support Catherine through her rehab journey as best we can.”