AC Joint Separation(STAC)

Shoulder · Joint

Returned

Returned R10 vs GEE

Timeline

28 Mar
Occurred
Shoulder injury — suffered in Round 3 vs St Kilda (March 28, 2026). Chris Fagan noted defensive reinforcements needed.
6 fixtures missed
5 May
Progress update
Darcy Gardiner — Shoulder. Return: 1 week.
Brisbane Lions
13 May
Progress update
Darcy Gardiner (Shoulder) - Test status, likely to return
AFL.com.au
R1014 May
Returned to play
Returned R10 vs GEE
Returned after 6 fixtures missed
Player confirmed in Round 10 lineup (BRL vs GEE 2026-05-14). Auto-closed by lineup cross-check.

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

R10

R18

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