Concussion(HDCO)
Head/Neck · Traumatic Brain Injury
Timeline
- R1917 July
Occurred
Concussion — struck high in a tackle by Darcy Fogarty in the second quarter of the Round 19 loss to Adelaide; ruled out for the rest of the game. Enters the 12-day concussion protocols.
5 fixtures missedvs ADE
- 28 July
Reassessment
Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 21 (expected return 2026-08-01)
- 29 July
Returned to play
The twelve-day concussion protocols following the Round 19 head knock concluded before Round 21, and the AFL Round 22 injury list now has him unavailable with a calf complaint instead. Closed without a return because he has not played since; the calf is recorded separately.
Returned after 5 fixtures missedAFL.com.au - 30 July
Setback
Not named in the Round 21 team — the return did not eventuate this week. Re-targeting Round 22 (2026-08-08).
- 30 July
Progress update
- 7 Aug
Progress update
Fixture impact
Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming