Stress Fracture(LBSF)

Timeline

1. 24 Feb

   Occurred

   Stress fracture in shin — complex injury requiring external specialist consultation. Will miss start of 2026 season. Return timeline to be confirmed post-specialist assessment.

   16 fixtures missed
2. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Reassessment

   Braeden Campbell - Leg - 2-3 months

   AFL.com.au
3. 3 July

   Progress update

   anchored to the Round 18 fixture.

   Return revised: 12 Aug → 9 July

   Sydney Swans
4. 7 July

   Progress update

   Progress update

   AFL R18 Medical Room (updated 7 July) lists him as a Test for this round. Braeden Campbell | Shin | Test

   AFL.com.au
5. 8 July

   Setback

   NOT named in Round 18 squad (neither team nor emergencies, full lineup source) — fitness test for R18 not passed. Reverted POSSIBLE to ACTIVE; re-targeting Round 19 (2026-07-17).

6. 11 July

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 16 fixtures missed

   Appeared in VFL Round 16 2026 for SYD's VFL affiliate — state-league return confirmed.

   vfl.aflmstats.com