Josh Gibcus
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury(KNLI1)
Knee · Ligament · Long-term injury
Injured
Est. return: 1 Nov 2026Timeline
- 25 Apr
Occurred
ACL sprain to LEFT knee suffered in VFL Round 5 vs Casey. Plan: 6 weeks in brace, then surgery in 8 weeks to stabilise lateral knee (not full ACL reconstruction). 6-month total rehab. Aim to be fit for 2027 pre-season.
11 fixtures missed
Fixture impact
Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming
R13
R19
R20
R21
R22
R23
R24
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play
Sources
- AFL.com.auhigh
- Richmond FChigh
- AFL.com.au