Jaw Fracture(HBJF)

Timeline

1. 10 May

   Occurred

   Jaw fracture — sustained in collision during SANFL clash with Sturt 2026-05-10. Initial scans cleared but follow-up assessment identified fracture; jaw surgery required.

   4 fixtures missed
2. 4 June

   Reassessment

   Sid has been progressing well and will be available to play in one week's time, pending the approval of the oral surgeon.

   Return revised: 21 June → 11 June

   Adelaide FC
3. 9 June

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 14 (expected return 2026-06-11)

4. 11 June

   Setback

   ADE played Round 14 — player absent from the lineup (not named). Reverted POSSIBLE → ACTIVE.

5. 11 June

   Progress update

   Adelaide confirms Draper available for selection after fractured-jaw surgery clearance and full training — graduates auto-promoted POSSIBLE to club-confirmed Sid Draper is now available for selection after recovering from the fractured jaw. He has been participating in full training and has received clearance from the surgeon.

   Adelaide FC
6. 13 June

   Returned to play

   Returned via SANFL

   Returned after 4 fixtures missed

   Returned in Adelaide SANFL Round 10 vs North Adelaide after recovering from a fractured jaw.

   Adelaide FC