Back Injury (General)(BKXX)

Timeline

1. R226 Aug

   Occurred

   Suffered a back spasm in the second quarter against the Western Bulldogs and took no further part. Coach Alastair Clarkson said it was not considered critical but would not settle enough for him to continue.

   vs WBD

2. 9 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

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   Return now expected 15 Aug

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3. 11 Aug

   Progress update

   Clarifying the previous note, which was written as a placeholder in error: back spasm sustained in the second quarter against the Western Bulldogs, targeting North Melbourne next game in Round 23.

4. 12 Aug

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 23 (expected return 2026-08-15)

5. 13 Aug

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 23 team to face Geelong — selection confirms he has come up well after the back spasm he played through last week. Closes on appearance.

6. R2315 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned R23 vs GEE

   Returned R23 — confirmed via lineup appearance.