High Ankle Sprain(ATLH)

Timeline

1. R2316 Aug

   Occurred

   Right foot injury landing from a high mark over Ryley Sanders in the third quarter against the Western Bulldogs — the foot bent awkwardly on landing, with fears of a syndesmosis injury. Kicked a goal after the incident but had little mobility, and was taken out of the game with 10 minutes remaining. Awaiting scans.

   3 fixtures missed

   vs WBD

2. 18 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Medical Room R24 puts Will Hayward at 1 week, replacing the previously held return date. Will Hayward | Ankle | 1 week

   Return now expected 25 Aug

   AFL.com.au
3. 25 Aug

   Progress update

   AFL Medical Room FW1 carries Hayward as a test on the ankle ahead of the wildcard final against Melbourne

   AFL.com.au
4. 25 Aug

   Progress update

   Anchored to the wildcard final against Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday night, the next game Carlton play

   Return revised: 25 Aug → 29 Aug

   AFL.com.au
5. 25 Aug

   Progress update

   AFL Medical Room FW1 carries Hayward as a test on the ankle ahead of the wildcard final against Melbourne Will Hayward | Ankle | Test

   AFL.com.au
6. 25 Aug

   Reassessment

   Anchored to the wildcard final against Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday night, the next game Carlton play Will Hayward | Ankle | Test

   Return revised: 25 Aug → 29 Aug

   AFL.com.au
7. 27 Aug

   Setback

   Not named for the Wildcard final against Melbourne — still recovering from the ankle injury sustained taking a mark against the Western Bulldogs.

   AFL.com.au
8. 1 Sept

   Progress update

   Club update ahead of the elimination final names an ankle fitness test this week — described as line ball to push for selection against Geelong on Friday.

   zerohanger.com
9. 6 Sept

   Setback

   Carlton played their elimination final without him — the hamstring has not come up.

10. 20 Sept

    Progress update

    The club's 2026 season is over and no fixture remains, so the lapsed return forecast is retired to the 2027 pre-season; the next possible return is pre-season training.

    Return revised: 5 Sept → 1 Mar