Shoulder Injury (General)(SHXX)

Timeline

1. 9 May

   Occurred

   Shoulder injury — listed Shoulder 5-6 weeks on AFL R10 medical room (May 12, 2026) and Essendon injury list. Sustained in Round 9 weekend (2026-05-09). Prior unrelated ankle injury already RECOVERED.

   4 fixtures missed
2. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Sharp will miss 4-6 weeks with a dislocated shoulder

   Essendon FC
3. 14 May

   Reassessment

   available for selection after the mid-season bye

   Return revised: 16 June → 20 June

   Essendon FC
4. 9 June

   Progress update

   Progress update

   in contention for Essendon's Round 14 clash with Melbourne. Listed Test/Available on the AFL Round 14 medical room.

   AFL.com.au
5. R1413 June

   Returned to play

   Returned R14 vs MEL

   Returned after 4 fixtures missed

   Returned R14 — confirmed via lineup appearance.