Glamorous Brisbane Lions AFLW player, 27, is struck by LIGHTNING during horror storms that lashed Queensland
- Jess Wuetschner, 27, was holding on to a crane in Brisbane Port on Sunday
- Crane was struck and the Brisbane Lions small forward was rushed to hospital
- She was released later the same day without any lasting physical injuries
A women’s AFL player has been struck by lightning while working in a dockyard.
Jess Wuetschner, 27, was holding on to a crane in Brisbane Port when it was hit during a storm at around 3am on Sunday.
The Brisbane Lions small forward, who works as a wharfie securing containers, was rushed to hospital.
Jess Wuetschner (pictured) , 27, was holding on to a crane in Brisbane Port when it was hit during a storm at around 3am on Sunday
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.
‘Physically I am A-OK, but I’m still processing things mentally,’ Wuetschner told The Age.
‘I am feeling a bit flat physically so will be resting my body. I was very lucky and I’m feeling very fortunate.’
Many women’s AFL players supplement their incomes with other jobs. Wuetschner works night shifts as a stevedore after training.
Brisbane Lions AFLW CEO Breeanna Brock said in a statement that the team is supporting her.
‘We are just so thankful that she is all right,’ she 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.’
Many women’s AFL players supplement their incomes with other jobs. Wuetschner (pictured) works night shifts as a stevedore after training
Brisbane Lions AFLW CEO Breeanna Brock said in a statement that the team is supporting Wuetschner (pictured)