MCL Sprain(KTLC)

Timeline

1. R2025 July

   Occurred

   Medial knee ligament injury — his leg was caught in a tackle in the third quarter against Hawthorn. Essendon ruled out an ACL injury, but the club has flagged he may not play again in 2026.

   4 fixtures missed

   vs HAW

2. 4 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Round 22 Medical Room puts him three weeks away, targeting the Round 24 game. Sullivan Robey | Knee | 3 weeks

   Return now expected 23 Aug

   AFL.com.au
3. 11 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Knee injury now expected to end his season. Knee — Season

   Return revised: 23 Aug → 1 Mar

   AFL.com.au
4. 12 Aug

   Reassessment

   Named season-ending on the Round 23 AFL injury list; severity and long-term flag brought into line with the revised return date.

   AFL.com.au