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Paddy Cross
Paddy CrossMEL

Gamekeeper's Thumb (UCL Tear)(WTGK)

Wrist/Hand · Ligament

Returned
Returned via VFL

Timeline

  1. 29 Mar

    Occurred

    Dislocated thumb with ligament tears — sustained late in Round 3 vs Carlton (March 29, 2026). Underwent specialist surgery. Return timeline dependent on wound clearance. Source: Melbourne FC official Round 4 injury report.

    2 fixtures missed
  2. 19 Apr

    Progress update

  3. 26 Apr

    Returned to play

    Returned via VFL

    Returned after 2 fixtures missed

    Appeared in VFL Round 5 2026 for Casey Demons

    vfl.aflmstats.com

Fixture impact

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

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R1
R2
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play

Sources