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Luke Cleary

Concussion(HDCO)

Head/Neck · Traumatic Brain Injury

Returned
Returned via VFL

Timeline

  1. R1124 May

    Occurred

    In-game concussion during WBD v MEL R11 2026-05-24 (operator-reported live). 12-day AFL concussion protocol applies.

    1 fixture missed

    vs MEL

  2. 24 May

    Progress update

    Phase 1.9 match-report verification: confirmed Q2 head knock by Max Heath. game_id + venue_id stamped. Operator hint h_2026-05-24_005 verified.

    AFL.com.au
  3. 6 June

    Returned to play

    Returned via VFL

    Returned after 1 fixture missed

    Appeared in VFL Round 11 2026 (6 June) for their affiliate — state-league return confirmed.

    vfl.aflmstats.com

Fixture impact

Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming

missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play

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