Concussion(HTMJ)

Head/Neck · Traumatic Brain Injury

Returned

Returned R5 vs MEL

Timeline

29 Mar
Occurred
Concussion — listed on AFL official Round 4 injury list (March 31, 2026). Major blow for Essendon ahead of Easter Sunday clash.
1 fixture missed
8 Apr
Progress update
Player absent from AFL official R5 injury list — cleared for selection
AFL.com.au
R513 Apr
Returned to play
Returned R5 vs MEL
Returned after 1 fixture missed
Player appeared in Round 5 2026 player_games with played=true

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

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