Raise the Ruef: Two-time champion joins Jewels

The Tasmania Jewels announced on Wednesday that Mikaela Ruef has joined the club as an Injury Replacement Player, pending League approval.

The 36-year-old American-born Australian joins the Jewels with 147 games’ experience, including stints with Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Townsville.

The two-time champion joins the WNBL’s newest franchise as a replacement for Australian Opal Keely Froling, who suffered a calf injury during Round 1’s historic win over Geelong.

Froling is expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks as she rehabilitates her calf.

Tasmanian-born Jewel Taylor Mole will also sit out Thursday’s game against Southside Melbourne, due to a back injury, and will be reassessed in one week.

Development Players Chloe Broomhall and Georgia Taylor will step in for Madina Okot, who is still playing in the WNBA Finals with Atlanta, and Taylor Mole respectively.