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Riley Hardeman
Riley HardemanNTH

Ankle Sprain(ATMJ)

Ankle/Foot · Ligament

Returned
Returned via VFL

Timeline

  1. 24 Feb

    Occurred

    Medium-grade left ankle sprain sustained in practice match vs Melbourne at Casey Fields (Feb 24, 2026). Swelling and inflammation to clear. Still listed on AFL R1 injury list (1-2 weeks). Targeting return ~Round 2.

    5 fixtures missed
  2. 8 Apr

    Progress update

    AFL.com.au
  3. 19 Apr

    Returned to play

    Returned via VFL

    Returned after 5 fixtures missed

    Appeared in VFL Round 4 2026 for North Melbourne

    aflapi.afl.com.au

Fixture impact

Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming

R14
R15
R16
R17
R18
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play

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