"A moment like this put things into perspective, that's for sure. Brisbane star Jess Wuetschner has been struck by lightning in a frightening incident on the eve of the AFL Women’s season. Wuetschner (pictured) works night shifts as a stevedore after trainingBrisbane Lions AFLW CEO Breeanna Brock said in a statement that the team is supporting Wuetschner (pictured) 'We'll continue to work with Jess and our team here at the club to make sure she has everything she needs to get back to normal.'
She was working on a ship in a crib, which was held up by the crane, when lightning struck a pole she was holding in the crib.After being released from hospital on Sunday, Wuetschner returned to Lions training on Tuesday.The second-highest goalkicker in AFLW history (26) and a 2018 All-Australian, Wuetschner won’t take part in her club’s practice match against the Giants this weekend, but remains in the mix to feature in Round 1 when Brisbane hosts reigning premiers Adelaide.“Physically I am A-OK, but I'm still processing things mentally,” Wuetschner said.“I am feeling a bit flat physically so will be resting my body.“The doctors have given me the all clear to return to training, so I'm looking forward to getting back to footy, getting back to normal.“Thank you to everyone for their care and concern.”Lions AFLW chief executive Breeanna Brock said the team was providing Wuetschner with ample support.“We are just so thankful that she is alright,” Brock said.“A moment like this put things into perspective, that’s for sure.“We’ll continue to work with Jess and our team here at the club to make sure she has everything she needs to get back to normal.”A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites.
Doing a physical job like that can be quite draining on the body. "We'll continue to work with Jess and our team here at the club to make sure she has everything she needs to get back to normal. Picture: Chris HydeJess Wuetschner has kicked 26 AFLW goals. Many women's AFL players supplement their incomes with other jobs. Wuetschner, 27, was performing her duties as a stevedore in the early hours of Sunday morning when the crane she was holding on to was struck by lightning in the Port of Brisbane around 2:50am as storms lashed south-east Queensland. "I am feeling a bit flat physically so will be resting my body. Brisbane Lions AFLW player Jessica Wuetschner is recovering after she was struck by lightning. "The doctors have given me the all clear to return to training, so I'm looking forward to getting back to footy, getting back to normal. So she picked upAFL revives State of Origin match for bushfire reliefCollingwood coaches hit with $25,000 fine over breach of AFL coronavirus rulesMajak Daw makes winning return to AFL as North Melbourne dominates AdelaideSydney Roosters deny gutsy Gold Coast Titans to win 18-12Sunshine Coast Lightning open Super Netball season with Queensland derby winDoubters won't divide Hawthorn, says coach Alastair ClarksonHow a rugby league nobody became the NRL's shining light'No reason to drive from Melbourne to Wodonga for a Big Mac': Victoria Police shame lockdown breaches'Every reason to believe' tougher restrictions will be needed, Victorian Premier saysAustralian COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows positive results in phase one human trials'Most of these people have no idea what it is': How hydroxychloroquine became a political drugOne new COVID-19 case in Queensland linked to recent outbreakPolice officer punched at NSW-Victoria border crossingMan, 83, dies from Crossroads COVID-19 cluster, becoming first NSW death since MayMost of Australia's 201 coronavirus deaths came from these two types of clustersCollingwood coaches hit with $25,000 fine over breach of AFL coronavirus rulesAustralians arrested as PNG police seize 500kg of cocaine after plane crash'Lucky that I got out in time': Millions locked out of Queensland as restrictions come into effectWHO released guidelines on reopening international travel this week. "We are just so thankful that she is all right," Brock said.
'A moment like this put things into perspective, that's for sure.
'Physically I am A-OK, but I'm still processing things mentally,' Wuetschner told 'I am feeling a bit flat physically so will be resting my body. Brisbane Lions AFLW player Jessica Wuetschner is recovering after being struck by lightning.Wuetschner was working in a crane on the Port of Brisbane in the early hours of Sunday morning when a large storm rolled through and lightning struck a pole she was holding.She fortunately suffered no physical injuries, just weeks out from the start of the AFLW season, and will soon return to training. Ex-Clarence gun Jessica Wuetschner was working at the Port of Brisbane on January 19 when lightning hit a pole she was holding and sent "white bolts" up her arms. "A small forward, Tasmanian Wuetschner has kicked 26 goals in 23 AFLW games, the most of any AFLW player other than Adelaide superstar Erin Phillips.In a story on the AFL Players' Association website in 2018, Wuetschner outlined her dual responsibilities. Jess Wuetschner celebrates a goal for the Lions. "Jude Bellingham: Manchester United offer £30m for Birmingham City teenagerTime is running out: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens barely see a bump in Baseball Hall of Fame votingAntonio Brown's potential return to the NFL won't take place until at least midway through the 2020 season. "Physically I am A-OK, but I'm still processing things mentally," she said. The Brisbane Lions small forward, who works as a wharfie securing containers, was rushed to hospital.She was released later the same day without any lasting physical injuries and is looking forward to getting back to training.