Hand Fracture(WBFH)

Timeline

1. R211 Aug

   Occurred

   Broken hand — hurt in the first quarter against St Kilda in an innocuous incident and took no further part. Requires surgery. No return timeline set.

   2 fixtures missed

   vs STK

2. 4 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Round 22 Medical Room puts him four weeks away after hand surgery, which runs past the end of the home-and-away season. James Rowbottom | Hand | 4 weeks

   Return now expected 1 Sept

   AFL.com.au
3. 18 Aug

   Progress update

   Progress update

   AFL Medical Room R24 lists James Rowbottom as a test to play this round. James Rowbottom | Hand | Test

   AFL.com.au
4. 23 Aug

   Progress update

   Named in the ruck division for the Round 24 game against North Melbourne, and confirmed in the ins list. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.

   Return revised: 1 Sept → 23 Aug

5. R2423 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned R24 vs NTH

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

   Returned R24 — confirmed via lineup appearance.