Ankle Injury (General)(AKXX)

Timeline

1. 1 May

   Occurred

   Ankle issue ruled Rowell out of Round 8 vs GWS at People First Stadium. Reported May 1, 2026. Latest injury not considered serious; club hopeful for Round 9 vs St Kilda return.

   2 fixtures missed
2. 4 May

   Progress update

   club hopeful for Round 9 return vs St Kilda

3. 10 May

   Setback

   Confirmed missed Round 9 (GCS vs STK, 2026-05-09). Coach confirmed out for R9, targeting R10 vs PTA.

4. 11 May

   Reassessment

   Coach Damien Hardwick confirmed Rowell OUT for Round 10, targeting Round 11 vs Port Adelaide

   Return revised: 9 May → 22 May

   AFL.com.au
5. 13 May

   Progress update

   Matt Rowell (Ankle) - Test status in Darwin

   AFL.com.au
6. R1014 May

   Returned to play

   Returned R10 vs PTA

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

   Named in Round 10 team selections (Gold Coast vs Port Adelaide). Closed by pre-game selection check.