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Bailey Dale

Shoulder Fracture(SBFR)

Shoulder · Bone

Returned
Returned R24 vs MEL

Timeline

  1. 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
  2. 15 July

    Reassessment

    Prose already names the diagnosis — sharpened SHXX (shoulder general) → SBFR (shoulder fracture) per the recorded description (Phase 2.5 diagnosis-sharpening).

  3. 18 Aug

    Progress update

    Progress update

    AFL Medical Room R24 lists Bailey Dale as a test to play this round. Bailey Dale | Shoulder | Test

    AFL.com.au
  4. 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

  5. R2422 Aug

    Returned to play

    Returned R24 vs MEL

    Returned after 5 fixtures missed

    Returned R24 — confirmed via lineup appearance.

Fixture impact

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

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

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