ACL Tear(KTCL)

Timeline

1. R617 Apr

   Occurred

   ACL rupture (left knee) confirmed by scans — left knee buckled in Q2 of Geelong vs Western Bulldogs (R6, 2026-04-17). Knee changed direction without contact in the forward pocket. Coach Beveridge confirmed serious nature at match time; scans confirmed ACL rupture. Season-ending. Marked LTI.

   11 fixtures missed

   vs GEE

2. 18 Apr

   Progress update

3. 20 Apr

   Progress update

4. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Sam Darcy Knee - Season (ACL rupture)

   Western Bulldogs
5. 16 May

   Reassessment

   Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

   Return now expected 15 Mar

   Western Bulldogs