Concussion(HDCO)

Timeline

1. R212 Aug

   Occurred

   Concussion — accidentally collected in the head by teammate Isaac Kako against Adelaide and failed a half-time head injury assessment. He had earlier hobbled off with a left knee complaint that proved to be only a hyperextension and returned to the field. The mandatory return-to-play protocol rules him out of Round 22.

   1 fixture missed

   vs ADE

2. 12 Aug

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 23 (expected return 2026-08-16)

3. 13 Aug

   Progress update

   Named in the extended squad for the Round 23 game against Sydney — cleared of concussion. Final side confirmed Friday evening; closes on appearance.

4. R2316 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned R23 vs SYD

   Returned after 1 fixture missed

   Returned R23 — confirmed via lineup appearance.

5. 16 Aug

   Progress update

   Confirmed in Essendon's final 23 for Round 23 against Sydney — named in the centre.