Concussion(HDCO)

Timeline

1. R211 Aug

   Occurred

   Concussion sustained in the Round 21 loss to Carlton. Brisbane confirmed he will miss the following week, so the mandatory return-to-play protocol rules him out of Round 22.

   1 fixture missed

   vs CAR

2. 12 Aug

   Reassessment

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

3. 13 Aug

   Setback

   Not named in the Round 23 squad or emergencies — not yet cleared to return from concussion.; now targeting Round 24 (2026-08-21).

4. 13 Aug

   Progress update

5. 15 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 1 fixture missed

   Returned through the VFL for Brisbane against Gold Coast — state-league return confirmed.

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