Hand/Wrist Injury (General)(WBXX)

Timeline

1. 14 Feb

   Occurred

   Finger concern (AFL State of Origin, Feb 14) progressed to surgery (~Feb 26). Ruled out first 3 rounds of 2026 season. Return extended beyond Round 4 per Round 3 week reports.

   3 fixtures missed
2. 4 Mar

   Progress update

   Matt Rowell | Finger | TBC | Surgery last Thursday, ruled out first 3 rounds Surgery confirmed ~Feb 26. Return date set 2026-04-04 (3 rounds).

   AFL.com.au
3. 28 Mar

   Progress update

   Post-bye return likely after surgery on smashed finger. Follow-up appointments went well, continuing rehabilitation plan with assessment of recovery following the bye.

   AFL.com.au
4. 30 Mar

   Reassessment

   Return extended beyond Round 4 per Round 3 week reports.

   Return revised: 4 Apr → 18 Apr

5. R47 Apr

   Returned to play

   Returned R4 vs MEL

   Returned after 3 fixtures missed

   Player confirmed in Round 4 lineup (played=true). Auto-closed by recovery scan.