Concussion(HDCO)

Timeline

1. 18 Apr

   Occurred

   undergoing standard 12-day concussion protocol. Recovering well.

   4 fixtures missed
2. 4 May

   Progress update

   resumed full training with the group

3. 6 May

   Reassessment

   Resumed full training with the group. No VFL this week. Block of work over the next week before VFL return.

   Return revised: 8 May → 16 May

   Hawthorn FC
4. R98 May

   Returned to play

   Returned R9 vs FRE

   Returned after 4 fixtures missed

   Not on Round 9 official AFL injury list (HAW only: Blanck, Chol, Day, Dear). 12-day concussion protocols from 2026-04-18 elapsed by 2026-04-30. Estimated clearance ~2026-05-06 (R9 injury list publication). Not selected for R9.

5. 8 May

   Fitness test