Tibia/Fibula Fracture(LBFR)

Timeline

1. 6 Feb

   Occurred

   Lower leg fracture - sustained during marking contest at West Lakes training session Feb 6. Stretchered off, surgery required. Round 5 injury list (Apr 7) confirms 6-8 weeks remaining. Expected return ~May 26.

   11 fixtures missed
2. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Mark Keane: Leg, 2-3 weeks

   Return revised: 26 May → 28 May

   AFL.com.au
3. 16 May

   Progress update

   Not listed on Adelaide R10 injury page; absent from R4-R10 reports of active injured players.

   Adelaide FC
4. 24 May

   Setback

   Team played Round 11 — player absent from lineups. Lineup-confirmed revert (Phase 1.82E ad-hoc).

5. 3 June

   Progress update

   ADE R13 selection whispers + injury report confirm Keane cleared and available for selection R13 (first game of season) after lower-leg fracture rehab. ACTIVE -> POSSIBLE. Key defender Mark Keane is available for his first game this season.

   espn.com
6. 5 June

   Setback

   Team played Round 13 — player absent from the lineup.

7. 6 June

   Returned to play

   Returned via SANFL

   Returned after 11 fixtures missed

   Returned via SANFL vs South Adelaide (17 disposals, 6 marks) after pre-season lower-leg fracture surgery

   Adelaide FC