Josh Lai
Concussion(HDCO)
Head/Neck · Traumatic Brain Injury
Returned
Returned R15 vs COL(SANFL/WAFL lineups not tracked)Timeline
- R136 June
Occurred
Concussion — collected by teammate Esava Ratugolea in friendly fire during Round 13 vs West Coast (2026-06-06); subbed out, AFL concussion protocols (minimum 12 days). Follows a Round 9 concussion. Source: afl.com.au + portadelaidefc.com.au match reports.
1 fixture missedvs WCE
- 16 June
Reassessment
Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 15 (expected return 2026-06-18)
- 18 June
Progress update
Named in the Round 15 team selections (named team) — selection confirms the player is available and fit. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.
- R1520 June
Returned to play
Returned R15 vs COL
Returned after 1 fixture missedReturned to AFL in Round 15 — confirmed via player_games lineup (played=true).
footywire.com R15 lineups (player_games)
Fixture impact
Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming
R10
R11
R12
R13
R14
R15
R16
R17
R18
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play