Concussion(HDCO)

Timeline

1. R617 Apr

   Occurred

   Concussion sustained before half-time in Geelong vs Western Bulldogs (R6). Ruled out for remainder of match after head knock. Prior POSSIBLE hamstring (2026-03-20) closed RECOVERED — player played through it.

   8 fixtures missed

   vs GEE

2. 23 Apr

   Reassessment

   concussion under 12-day AFL return-to-play protocol from Apr 17. Not named Round 7. Est. return ~Apr 29.

   Western Bulldogs
3. 1 May

   Reassessment

   Liberatore will undergo minor arthroscopic surgical intervention to address damaged cartilage in his knee.

   Return revised: 29 Apr → 20 May

   Western Bulldogs
4. 19 May

   Progress update

   data model alignment: fitness_test_date is a POSSIBLE-state attribute per INJURY_STATUS_LIFECYCLE.md — auto-transition retroactively applied. Surfaced 2026-05-20 when homepage Fitness Test box rendered 0 players despite 6 having fitness_test_date set.

5. 24 May

   Setback

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

6. 25 May

   Progress update

7. 30 May

   Setback

   Team played Round 12 — player absent from lineups. Lineup-confirmed revert (Phase 1.82E).

8. 2 June

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 13 (expected return 2026-06-05)

9. 5 June

   Setback

   Team played Round 13 — player absent from the lineup.

10. 16 June

    Progress update

    Concussion/conditioning cleared — Western Bulldogs R15 medical room: available this weekend pending training

    Western Bulldogs
11. R1521 June

    Returned to play

    Returned R15 vs STK

    Returned after 8 fixtures missed

    Returned R15 — confirmed via lineup appearance.