Back Injury (General)(BKXX)

Timeline

1. 2 Apr

   Occurred

   Back injury — received treatment during match-eve training before Round 4 vs Fremantle, withdrawn an hour before bounce. Coach Nicks confirmed missing Round 5 also. Return timeline to be determined as he progresses through rehab. Source: Adelaide FC official Round 5 injury report (2026-04-07).

   5 fixtures missed
2. 27 Apr

   Reassessment

   AFL R7 list 2-3 weeks from April 2

   Return revised: 17 Apr → 30 Apr

3. 29 Apr

   Progress update

   completed a full training session over the weekend

   AFL.com.au
4. 14 May

   Returned to play

   Returned via SANFL

   Returned after 5 fixtures missed

   Forward Darcy Fogarty booted three goals in his first game in more than a month after recovering from a back injury — SANFL R10 appearance. No longer mentioned on AFL R10 injury list.

   AFL.com.au