Knee Injury (General)(KNXX)

Timeline

1. 12 Apr

   Occurred

   Partial ACL tear (right knee) — complicated injury but not a full ACL tear. Sustained during Round 5 vs West Coast Eagles (Gather Round, 2026-04-12). Scans confirmed damage; under observation for several weeks to assess knee function. Club exploring non-surgical management.

   3 fixtures missed
2. 25 Apr

   Progress update

   Geelong Cats
3. 25 Apr

   Reassessment

   Diagnosis reclassified.

   Geelong Cats
4. 1 May

   Reassessment

   Miers is progressing well, taking part in the Club field session today and will continue on his individualised program and work towards a return in the next 1-3 weeks.

   Return revised: 23 Feb → 15 May

   Geelong Cats
5. 5 May

   Progress update

6. 11 May

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 3 fixtures missed

   Appeared in VFL Round 7 2026 for Geelong VFL

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