ACL Tear(KTCL)

Timeline

1. 6 Sept

   Occurred

   Partial tear of repaired ACL (left knee) - second ACL injury to same knee (first in 2021). Discovered incidentally during calf scan. Surgery performed early September 2025. Expected 10-month recovery matching previous ACL timeline.

   4 fixtures missed
2. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Eric Hipwood | Knee | 4 Weeks

   Return revised: 1 July → 12 June

   Brisbane Lions
3. 19 May

   Reassessment

   Eric Hipwood (knee): 3 weeks

   Brisbane Lions
4. 30 May

   Reassessment

   expected back in 2-3 Weeks

   Return revised: 12 June → 20 June

   Brisbane Lions
5. 13 June

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 14 Brisbane team v Richmond — return from 2025 ACL reconstruction. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.

6. 14 June

   Reassessment

   Expected return aligned to Round 14 — named in the Brisbane team v Richmond (14 June) on return from 2025 ACL reconstruction.

   Return revised: 20 June → 14 June

   Brisbane Lions
7. 14 June

   Returned to play

   Returned R14 — confirmed via lineup appearance.

   Returned after 4 fixtures missed