Shoulder Dislocation(STGL)

Timeline

1. 24 Jan

   Occurred

   Shoulder dislocation sustained at training - avoided reconstruction surgery, expected available for Opening Round

   11 fixtures missed
2. 5 Mar

   Progress update

   Blake Acres has trained fully this week and will play in the VFL practice match on Friday. Expected to be available for selection against Sydney in Opening Round.

   Carlton FC
3. R121 June

   Returned to play

   Returned R12 vs GEE

   Returned after 11 fixtures missed

   Blake Acres named and played in Carlton's Round 12 match vs Geelong (2026-05-29, match 8140) — first AFL appearance since the January shoulder dislocation.

   AFL.com.au