Adam Saad
Concussion(HDCO)
Head/Neck · Traumatic Brain Injury
Returned
Returned via VFLTimeline
- 6 July
Occurred
Concussion — in the 12-day protocols, listed 'Test' for Round 19 on Carlton's official injury list. No AFL appearance since Round 9, so the incident occurred at training or in the VFL; injury date is protocol-inferred (onset unverified).
2 fixtures missed - 18 July
Setback
Carlton played Round 19 without him — not named in the side while completing the concussion protocols.; next opportunity Round 20 (2026-07-25).
- 25 July
Returned to play
Returned via VFL
Returned after 2 fixtures missedPlayed for Carlton in VFL Round 18 against Gold Coast — state-league return confirmed.
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Fixture impact
Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming
R0
R1
R2
R8
R9
R10
R11
R12
R18
R19
R20
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play