Laryngeal Fracture(NOF)

Timeline

1. 22 May

   Occurred

   Larynx fracture — confirmed larynx fracture sustained in R11 Dreamtime at the G vs Essendon (2026-05-22). Return TBC.

   4 fixtures missed
2. 7 June

   Reassessment

   Sharpened from NKXX (Neck Injury, General) to NOF (Laryngeal Fracture) — the authoritative OSIICS v16 code for a laryngeal fracture (Neck region, Organ trauma; introduced OSIICS v13.0). Sourced from John Orchard's published OSIICS v16 spreadsheet and added as a new injury_classifications row. Confirmed larynx fracture from R11 Dreamtime (2026-05-22).

   johnorchard.com
3. 20 June

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Zero Hanger injury index — larynx, ~2 weeks; anchored to RIC R17 (2026-07-04). Tom Lynch (RIC) — larynx — 2 weeks

   Return now expected 4 July

   zerohanger.com
4. 30 June

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 17 (expected return 2026-07-04)

5. 2 July

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 17 team selections (NAMED TEAM, v Carlton Jul 4) — selection confirms the player is available and fit. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.

6. R174 July

   Returned to play

   Returned R17 vs CAR

   Returned after 4 fixtures missed

   Returned R17 — confirmed via lineup appearance.