Ankle Injury (General)(AKXX)

Timeline

1. 3 May

   Occurred

   Ankle injury sustained in Round 8 vs Sydney Swans (2026-05-03). Timeline TBC. AFL R9 injury list.

   2 fixtures missed
2. 13 May

   Reassessment

   Ricky Mentha Jnr ankle sprain — training integration, possibly this weekend

   Return revised: 23 May → 16 May

   Melbourne FC
3. 14 May

   Progress update

   player may play this round subject to fitness test.

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4. 14 May

   Reassessment

   NOT named in Round 10 squad — fitness test for R10 not passed. Re-target Round 11.

   Return revised: 16 May → 24 May

5. 14 May

   Progress update

   He'll look to integrate into training this week and if he progresses well he'll look to be available this weekend

   Melbourne FC
6. 14 May

   Fitness test

   Melbourne FC
7. 14 May

   Setback

   Not named in Round 10 squad — fitness test for R10 not passed. Reverting POSSIBLE → ACTIVE.

8. 16 May

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

   Appeared in VFL Round 8 2026 for Casey Demons (MEL affiliate) at Moorabbin Oval

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