High Ankle Sprain(ATLH)

Timeline

1. R1916 July

   Occurred

   Suspected ankle syndesmosis — his right foot was trapped underneath him in a forward-50 contest in the fourth quarter and he was assisted from the ground by medical staff. Geelong fears he could miss the rest of the home and away season. Awaiting scans; diagnosis not yet confirmed.

   5 fixtures missed

   vs STK

2. 28 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Round 21 Medical Room (28 July) updated the return guidance to 2026-09-22. Max Holmes — Ankle — 7-9 weeks

   Return revised: 22 Aug → 22 Sept

   AFL.com.au
3. 1 Sept

   Progress update

   Progress update

   Trained strongly and is firming to return for Friday's elimination final against Carlton — his first game since ankle surgery. He trained last Thursday and he looked pretty good to my eye

   AFL.com.au
4. R264 Sept

   Returned to play

   Returned R26 vs CAR

   Returned after 5 fixtures missed

   Returned R26 — confirmed via lineup appearance.