Patella Dislocation(KTPD)

Timeline

1. R1626 June

   Occurred

   Patella dislocation — leg buckled in a contest, helped from field in agony, in Round 16 v Hawthorn (in-game). Returned this game from a hand injury.

   2 fixtures missed

   vs HAW

2. 30 June

   Reassessment

   Patella dislocation (helped off in agony, R16) — structurally serious, ≥6-8wk non-surgical / season if surgery; scans pending. Designated forecast LTI + SEVERE. ERD deferred until scan results.

   AFL.com.au
3. 4 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   anchored to the Round 20 fixture weekend. Max Gruzewski (GWS): Knee — estimated return 4 weeks

   Return now expected 25 July

   AFL.com.au
4. 17 July

   Progress update

   Named as an emergency in the Round 19 extended squad and listed as a confirmed IN — cleared and available as backup cover. Graduated ACTIVE → POSSIBLE; not return-round-defining.

   dreamteamtalk.com
5. 17 July

   Progress update

   Upgraded from emergency cover to the named interchange in the confirmed Round 19 final team, and listed as a confirmed IN — named to take the field, so the return is Round 19 (2026-07-19), not Round 20.

   Return revised: 25 July → 19 July

   zerohanger.com
6. R1919 July

   Returned to play

   Returned R19 vs ESS

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

   Returned R19 — confirmed via lineup appearance.