Ankle Injury (General)(AKXX)

Timeline

1. 15 May

   Occurred

   Ankle injury — sustained at end of Thursday training (May 14, 2026). Late withdrawal from Round 10 squad vs Port Adelaide; replaced by Jarrod Witts. Coach Hardwick: "we'll be available to play hopefully next week."

   2 fixtures missed
2. 24 May

   Reassessment

   Overdue return date re-targeted to next fixture (R12 bye) — Phase 1 backfill

   Return revised: 23 May → 6 June

3. 1 June

   Progress update

   Gold Coast has the bye this weekend with Graham, Ugle-Hagan, Weller and Rogers all likely to be available following the break.

   AFL.com.au
4. 6 June

   Setback

   Team played Round 13 — player absent from the lineup.

5. 6 June

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

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

   vfl.aflmstats.com