Ankle Injury (General)(AKXX)

Timeline

1. 23 July

   Occurred

   Ankle injury — fitness test per AFL R20 Medical Room (2026-07-21). Distinct new episode from the concussion recovered 2026-06-14.

   3 fixtures missed
2. 28 July

   Progress update

   Callum Coleman-Jones is a test for Round 21 with his ankle function being monitored.

   North Melbourne FC
3. 28 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Round 21 Medical Room (28 July) updated the return guidance to 2026-08-01. Callum Coleman-Jones — Ankle — Test

   Return revised: 30 July → 1 Aug

   AFL.com.au
4. 30 July

   Setback

   Not named in the Round 21 team — the return did not eventuate this week. Re-targeting Round 22 (2026-08-06).

5. 30 July

   Progress update

6. 9 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Ankle — the injury index has him a week away, which lines up with North Melbourne's Round 23 game. Ankle | 1 week

   Return revised: 6 Aug → 15 Aug

   zerohanger.com
7. 14 Aug

   Progress update

   Not named in the Round 23 team — the earlier return estimate has passed. Now targeting the Round 24 game.

   Return revised: 15 Aug → 23 Aug

   zerohanger.com
8. 16 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 3 fixtures missed

   Appeared in VFL Round 21 2026 for North Melbourne VFL — state-league return confirmed.

   vfl.aflmstats.com