Load-managed rest

Timeline

1. 30 July

   Occurred

   Managed rest — listed among the Western Bulldogs's Round 21 outs as managed. Expected back the following week.

   1 fixture missed
2. 4 Aug

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 22 (expected return 2026-08-06)

3. 5 Aug

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 22 team selections (named team, at half-forward) against North Melbourne — selection confirms the managed rest is over and the player is available. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.

4. R226 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned R22 vs NTH

   Returned after 1 fixture missed

   Returned R22 — confirmed via lineup appearance.