Bailey Dale
Shoulder Fracture(SBFR)
Shoulder · Bone
Returned
Returned R24 vs MELTimeline
- 12 July
Occurred
Minor shoulder fracture — sustained in the final minutes of Round 18 vs West Coast (2026-07-12). Out 5-7 weeks, non-surgical.
5 fixtures missed - 15 July
Reassessment
Prose already names the diagnosis — sharpened SHXX (shoulder general) → SBFR (shoulder fracture) per the recorded description (Phase 2.5 diagnosis-sharpening).
- 18 Aug
Progress update
Progress updateAFL Medical Room R24 lists Bailey Dale as a test to play this round. Bailey Dale | Shoulder | Test
AFL.com.au - 20 Aug
Progress update
Named in the Round 24 team against Melbourne — confirmed in the ins list. Closes on appearance.
Return revised: 26 Aug → 22 Aug
- R2422 Aug
Returned to play
Returned R24 vs MEL
Returned after 5 fixtures missedReturned R24 — confirmed via lineup appearance.
Fixture impact
Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming
R18
R24
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play