Rib Contusion(BTCO)

Timeline

1. R212 Aug

   Occurred

   Rib injury — ruled out of the Round 21 game against Melbourne after a heavy collision with former teammate Ed Langdon, with the club saying he was not well. The specific rib pathology has not been confirmed; coded provisionally pending scans.

   1 fixture missed

   vs MEL

2. 2 Aug

   Reassessment

   Rib pathology not confirmed by the club — coded to the rib region provisionally pending scans, rather than assuming a fracture.

   AFL.com.au
3. 4 Aug

   Progress update

   Progress update

   AFL Round 22 Medical Room lists him as a test. Sam Collins | Ribs | Test

   AFL.com.au
4. 9 Aug

   Setback

   Gold Coast played Round 22 — Collins was absent from the lineup and not named., now targeting the Round 23 fixture.

5. 13 Aug

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 23 team to face Brisbane — cleared to return from the rib injury. Closes on appearance.

6. R2315 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned R23 vs BRL

   Returned after 1 fixture missed

   Returned R23 — confirmed via lineup appearance.