Knee Injury (General)(KNXX)

Timeline

1. 15 Jan

   Occurred

   Patella tendon rupture (left knee) - training injury in pre-season, opposite knee to 2020, season-ending surgery required

   23 fixtures missed
2. 28 Mar

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 23 fixtures missed

   The 32-year-old had been pushing for a return to the senior side for the start of the season, having missed the entire 2025 campaign due to injury. Playing two VFL practice matches in February 2026 on managed minutes.

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