Trained nurse Alexia Hamilton hailed for helping Geelong’s Piper Dunlop during AFLW final

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Sydney star Lexi Hamilton has been hailed for her instincts during a scary head clash that resulted in the concussion of Geelong ruck Piper Dunlop.

In the amazing semi-final between the Cats and the Swans at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, Dunlop was stretchered off the ground in the third quarter after a sickening head clash in the middle of the ground with Sydney’s Tanya Kennedy.

Dunlop tried to play on but stumbled and appeared to lose consciousness when Hamilton, a qualified nurse, stepped in.

Watching the situation unfold, Hamilton’s paramedicine instincts kicked in. She rushed to Dunlop before she collapsed and then cushioned her fall to the ground.

“Sydney’s Alexia Hamilton has made one of the best duty-of-care plays ... she saw Dunlop was struggling, caught her before she fell and eased her to ground while supporting her head. Could have been much worse had Hamilton not acted. Hope Piper is OK,” journalist Roy Ward said.

Concerned medical staff helped Dunlop onto the stretcher who received applause from the 5656-strong crowd as she was removed from the ground.

Swans coach Colin O’Riordan marvelled at Hamilton rolling Dunlop into the recovery position before help arrived.

“Instinct kicked in for Lex, even though she was in the heat of the battle,” O’Riordan said.

After the game — which Sydney won by a thrilling three points — first-year Cats coach Mick Stinear confirmed Dunlop was awake when she was taken to hospital.

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