Knee Injury (General)(KNXX)

Timeline

1. R723 Apr

   Occurred

   Knee ligament sprain — sustained during R7 vs Western Bulldogs (2026-04-23, 66-pt SYD win). Coach Cox: McCartin could have played through but club opted to pull pin to prevent further damage. Faces 2-3 weeks on sidelines.

   2 fixtures missed

   vs WBD

2. 11 May

   Progress update

   Tom McCartin: Sidelined for at least another week due to a knee injury

   Sydney Swans
3. 11 May

   Progress update

   Tom has a knee ligament sprain following the match against the Bulldogs and will undergo short period of rehab. 2-3 weeks

   Sydney Swans
4. 11 May

   Reassessment

   suffering a knee ligament sprain during the 66-point win over the Western Bulldogs

   AFL.com.au
5. R1014 May

   Returned to play

   Returned R10 vs COL

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

   Named in Round 10 team selections (Sydney vs Collingwood). Closed by pre-game selection check.