Ankle Injury (General)(AKXX)

Timeline

1. R2025 July

   Occurred

   Left ankle injury — his leg buckled as he jumped for a mark late in the final quarter of the Sydney derby, forcing him from the ground. No return timeline given yet.

   4 fixtures missed

   vs SYD

2. 28 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Round 21 Medical Room (28 July) updated the return guidance to 2027-03-01. Callaghan will undergo surgery this week after spraining ankle in Saturday’s loss to Sydney, ruling him out for season.

   Return now expected 1 Mar

   AFL.com.au
3. 29 July

   Reassessment

   AFL Round 21 Medical Room (28 July) listed the injury as season-ending — severity and long-term flag moved with the return date.

   AFL.com.au