The midcourter, who was elevated to the list as a Permeant Replacement Player for Sunday Aryang, will now focus on her recovery meaning she will miss pre-season matches in Melbourne, Ballarat, Kalgoorlie and the Perth High Performance Centre.
Fever have turned to a familiar face to replace Cransberg, with Premiership Star Verity Simmons re-entering the Fever training environment as a Temporary Replacement Player.
General Manager Sara Francis-Bayman said the injury was a setback for Cransberg but the Club was hopeful she would return in the early stages of the season.
“Zoe will miss at least eight weeks, which rules her out of Round One, but we will all be doing everything possible to have her back for the early rounds of the competition,” Francis-Bayman said.
Francis-Bayman said the decision to bring in Simmons provided experience and knowledge of the playing style as Fever prepare for the 2026 season.
“Everyone knows that Verity Simmons is an amazing athlete, Fever premiership player and an absolute professional. We are really confident she can re-enter our environment, begin her preparations and have a positive impact on the group.
“Bringing her in immediately was a key part of our decision-making process as it will allow her to take part in our full pre-season campaign.
“There is a strong likelihood she will pull on her beloved green dress again and I know that will excite the Green Army as we look towards Round One on 15 March against the Sunshine Coast Lightning at RAC Arena.”
