Pelvic Stress Fracture(PBPF)

Timeline

1. 23 Feb

   Occurred

   Bone stress in the hip — discovered following match simulation vs Essendon. Modified weight bearing for 10-14 days, 6-8 weeks to running, ~4 months to selection availability (per club official Ben Serpell).

   13 fixtures missed
2. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Expected Return: Round 14-16

   Return revised: 24 June → 11 June

   Richmond FC
3. 19 May

   Reassessment

   Taj Hotton - Hip | Return: Round 14-16

   Return revised: 11 June → 19 June

   Richmond FC
4. 16 June

   Progress update

   Hip bone stress — completed first competitive VFL match unscathed; available for AFL selection

   Richmond FC
5. R1521 June

   Returned to play

   Returned R15 vs NTH

   Returned after 13 fixtures missed

   Returned R15 — confirmed via lineup appearance.