Metatarsal Fracture(FOBF1)

Timeline

1. 1 May

   Occurred

   Dislocated left ankle + minor fracture at the base of the foot (no surgery required) sustained vs North Melbourne, Round 8 2025 (1 May 2025); awkward landing, stretchered off. Long-term layoff extended by setbacks ("after overcoming injuries"), incl. a calf flare on the 2026 AFL R5 injury list (early April 2026). Did not play AFL in 2025 or 2026 until named for Round 13 2026 vs Carlton (7 June 2026) — first AFL game in 403 days. [Reclassified 2026-06-07 from an incorrect 2026 calf strain that had been closed RECOVERED 2026-05-06 without appearance confirmation.]

   16 fixtures missed
2. 27 Apr

   Reassessment

   ESS page 2-3 weeks from April 5

   Return revised: 19 Apr → 26 Apr

3. 7 June

   Returned to play

   Returned R13 — confirmed via lineup appearance.

   Returned after 16 fixtures missed
4. 7 June

   Progress update

   Reclassified to the 2025 ankle/foot long-term injury (was logged as a 2026 calf strain LTMJ, closed RECOVERED 2026-05-06). That close was never appearance-confirmed — R13 selection confirms first AFL game in 403 days. injury_date moved to 2025-05-01, season to 2025, OSIICS LTMJ->FOBF1 (base-of-foot/metatarsal fracture + ankle dislocation), LTI=true.

5. 7 June

   Progress update

   Named in Essendon final team R13 vs Carlton (2026-06-07). Confirmed POSSIBLE; closes RECOVERED only on appearance.

6. 7 June

   Progress update

   Club diagnosis confirmed via AFL.com.au: minor fracture at the base of the foot (no surgery) + dislocated left ankle. Confirms FOBF1 (base-of-foot/metatarsal fracture); ruled out Lisfranc (FOLI1) since no surgery was required.

   AFL.com.au