Shoulder Dislocation(STGL)

Timeline

1. 15 Mar

   Occurred

   Dislocated right shoulder requiring surgery — sustained during Round 1 vs Brisbane Lions (March 15, 2026). Dean Cox confirmed surgery required. Expected recovery ~4 months.

   12 fixtures missed
2. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Errol Gulden - Shoulder - 7-9 weeks

   Return revised: 15 July → 17 July

   AFL.com.au
3. 30 May

   Reassessment

   Timeframe: 4-5 weeks. Now incorporating controlled skill-based activities

   Sydney Swans
4. 3 June

   Reassessment

   Operator hint (coach projection via Dean Cox) pulls expected return forward ~3 weeks to R16 (2026-06-27). Soft projection — re-verify against next club update. Sydney coach Dean Cox expects Errol Gulden to return from his shoulder injury in R16 after the Swans bye.

   Return revised: 17 July → 27 June

5. 22 June

   Progress update

   Club return signal for Round 16 — Gulden test to play R16 vs BRL

6. R1625 June

   Returned to play

   Returned R16 vs BRL

   Returned after 12 fixtures missed

   Returned R16 — confirmed via lineup appearance.