ACL Tear(KTCL)

Timeline

1. 1 Feb

   Occurred

   ACL rupture confirmed — sustained in pre-season/early 2026. Carlton confirmed "shattering" season-impacting news. Coach Voss: "shattering for the emerging defender." Listed Knee | TBC on AFL R9 injury list. Surgery and lengthy rehab. Return: late season 2026 if rehabilitation progresses. Sources: carltonfc.com.au, AFL.com.au R9 injury list.

   25 fixtures missed
2. 8 May

   Progress update

   ACL confirmed via Carlton club statement and media. OSIICS upgraded KNXX→KTCL. Severity upgraded to SEVERE. LTI set true.

3. 7 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Return TBC on the AFL R18 Medical Room; February 2026 ACL rupture anchored to the 12-month ACL convention so the NULL forecast is replaced. Harry O Farrell | Knee | TBC

   Return now expected 1 Feb

   AFL.com.au
4. 9 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Chest — still on the injury list after missing Round 22; now targeting Adelaide's Round 23 game. Chest | Test

   Return revised: 1 Feb → 14 Aug

   zerohanger.com
5. 9 Aug

   Progress update

   The previous return date and note on this record were applied in error and belonged to a different player. This is a season-ending knee reconstruction; the return remains targeted at the 2027 pre-season. Date restored to 2027-02-01.