Hip Injury (General)(HPXX)

Timeline

1. 24 July

   Occurred

   Jarred his hip against Melbourne — listed as a test with a final call on availability later in the week.

   2 fixtures missed
2. 29 July

   Setback

   Not selected for the Round 21 game against Collingwood — the club is managing his hip for another week. Next realistic return is Round 22 (8 August).

   AFL.com.au
3. 5 Aug

   Fitness test

   Geelong Cats
4. 6 Aug

   Setback

   NOT named in the Round 22 squad — fitness test for Round 22 not passed. Reverted POSSIBLE to ACTIVE; re-targeting Round 23 (2026-08-15).

   zerohanger.com
5. 6 Aug

   Progress update

   Not named for Round 22 — next realistic return is the Round 23 fixture.

   Return revised: 8 Aug → 15 Aug

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6. 13 Aug

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 23 team to face North Melbourne — cleared to return from the hip injury. Closes on appearance.

7. R2315 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned R23 vs NTH

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

   Returned R23 — confirmed via lineup appearance.