Neck Ligament Sprain(HLMJ)

Head/Neck · Ligament

Career-ending

Timeline

13 Jan
Occurred
Torn neck ligament - innocuous collision at training, 1 month brace, neurosurgeon consultation
24 fixtures missed
14 May
Reassessment
will remain in a neck brace for the next month
Return now expected 15 June
Melbourne FC
15 May
Retired
Player retired: Injury-forced retirement — torn neck ligament (2026-01-13)

Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming

R16

R26

R27

R28

R29

missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play