ACL Tear(KTCL)

Timeline

1. 1 Sept

   Occurred

   Ruptured ACL, sustained in 2025 season. 9 months rehab, mid-season 2026 target.

   10 fixtures missed
2. 16 Apr

   Progress update

   Gold Coast FC
3. 5 May

   Progress update

   Himmelberg has successfully returned to main training at People First Stadium after 11 months of rehabilitation following his ACL injury. He is now involved in team training activities.

   Gold Coast FC
4. 6 May

   Progress update

   After a long 11 months in rehab and recovery, seen involved in training action alongside SUNS teammates; gearing up for a big year

   Gold Coast FC
5. 23 May

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 10 fixtures missed

   Returned via VFL (Round 9, ~late May) — first competitive game back from 2025 ACL reconstruction (371-day comeback); has since played VFL R11. Date is inferred VFL R9 weekend.

   vfl.aflmstats.com
6. 24 May

   Setback

   Team played Round 11 — player absent from lineups. Lineup-confirmed revert (Phase 1.82E ad-hoc).

7. 6 June

   Setback

   Team played Round 13 — player absent from the lineup.