Load-managed rest

Timeline

1. 2 July

   Occurred

   Managed (load management) — rested for the Round 17 clash with Essendon, tagged managed in the St Kilda team changes.

   1 fixture missed
2. 11 July

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 1 fixture missed

   Appeared in VFL Round 16 2026 for STK's VFL affiliate — state-league return confirmed.

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3. 12 July

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 18 (expected return 2026-07-11)