Rib Fracture(BTFR)

Timeline

1. R1918 July

   Occurred

   Rib injury — copped two accidental knocks to the right ribs from teammates (Jake Lever in the first quarter, Matthew Jefferson in the third) against North Melbourne in Round 19; taken to hospital by ambulance for rib scans.

   2 fixtures missed

   vs NTH

2. 20 July

   Reassessment

   hospital scans confirmed a cracked rib, not a contusion. Sharpened BTCO (Rib Contusion) to BTFR (Rib Fracture).

   Melbourne FC
3. 20 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Melbourne injury report set a 2-4 week timeline after the rib scans; anchored to the Round 22 fixture at the midpoint of that band. a small crack in one of his ribs

   Return now expected 8 Aug

   Melbourne FC
4. 4 Aug

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 22 (expected return 2026-08-08)

5. 6 Aug

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 22 team selections (named team) — selection confirms the player is available and fit. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.

   zerohanger.com
6. R228 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned R22 vs FRE

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

   Returned R22 — confirmed via lineup appearance.