Luke Cleary
Concussion(HDCO)
Head/Neck · Traumatic Brain Injury
Returned
Returned via VFLTimeline
- 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 missedvs MEL
- 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 - 6 June
Returned to play
Returned via VFL
Returned after 1 fixture missedAppeared 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
R11
R12
R13
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play