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Tim English

Concussion(HDCO)

Head/Neck · Traumatic Brain Injury

Returned
Returned R12 vs COL

Timeline

  1. R98 May

    Occurred

    Concussion — suffered head clash in final quarter during PTA vs WBD Round 9 (2026-05-08). Left field for assessment; ruled out next week vs Carlton. Source: afl.com.au match report (article 1514235).

    2 fixtures missed

    vs PTA

  2. 21 May

    Reassessment

    I think because of his history – he's been out of action at different times, he spent a whole pre-season a couple of years ago, non-contact – so we'll tread warily.

    Return now expected 31 May

    AFL.com.au
  3. 25 May

    Progress update

  4. R1230 May

    Returned to play

    Returned R12 vs COL

    Returned after 2 fixtures missed

    Player confirmed in Round 12 lineup. Auto-closed by lineup cross-check.

Fixture impact

Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming

R5
R6
R7
R8
R18
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play

Sources