Rib Fracture(BTFR)

Timeline

1. R1521 June

   Occurred

   Broken rib and a punctured lung after a heavy hit in the second quarter of Round 15 against the Western Bulldogs (2026-06-21) — did not return and was taken to hospital. St Kilda confirmed the fracture and lung injury when naming him to return in Round 20.

   3 fixtures missed

   vs WBD

2. 30 June

   Progress update

   Fractured ribs and a punctured lung from the Round 15 hit; St Kilda expect at least a month out and will only have a clear timeline after further review. Setting a provisional late-July (Round 20) forecast pending that update; the injury could extend toward season's end.

   Return now expected 23 July

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3. 22 July

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 20 (expected return 2026-07-23)

4. 23 July

   Progress update

5. 24 July

   Progress update

   Named on the Round 20 extended bench for the Sunday fixture — realigning expected return onto the named game.

   Return revised: 23 July → 26 July

6. 24 July

   Progress update

   Named on the Round 20 extended bench (recalled) — cleared and available. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.

7. 25 July

   Reassessment

   St Kilda confirmed at Round 20 selection that the Round 15 hit caused a broken rib and a punctured lung — a fracture, not the contusion first recorded.

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8. R2026 July

   Returned to play

   Returned R20 vs NTH

   Returned after 3 fixtures missed

   Returned R20 — confirmed via lineup appearance.