Jack Viney#7
Quick Stats
Currently injured — out since 1 Jan 2026 (196d) · Achilles soreness (December 2025) - worse than expected, complicated by flared back issue (Feb 2026). Has barely trained across summer. Managing with extra cautious approach. Significantly delayed start to season expected.
Current Status
Achilles Tendinopathy
Est. return: Round 24 (15 Aug)
Road to Recovery
Clinical progress for this injury — fitness tests, setbacks, and reassessments as they were recorded.
- 1 Jan
Occurred
Achilles soreness (December 2025) - worse than expected, complicated by flared back issue (Feb 2026). Has barely trained across summer. Managing with extra cautious approach. Significantly delayed start to season expected.
- 8 Feb
Progress update
- 4 Mar
Reassessment
Jack Viney | Achilles | 8 weeks | Ruled out until at least round 8
Return revised: 1 Apr → 2 May
AFL.com.au - 5 May
Progress update
Jack has progressed to light running duties as we continue to build his calf and Achilles strength.
Melbourne FC - 13 May
- R1124 May
Setback
Team played Round 11 — player absent from lineups. Lineup-confirmed revert (Phase 1.82E ad-hoc).
- R134 June
Reassessment
Expected return 31 May passed without a return — player absent from R11/R12 lineups; latest club update has him on light running duties with no firm date. Return date cleared to TBC.
- 7 July
Progress update
ReassessmentNULL forecast replaced with a mid-August horizon; Achilles timeline remains unconfirmed. Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC
Return now expected 15 Aug
AFL.com.au
Risk Profile
3 factors identifiedSeverity-weighted total across 5 recorded injuries — more severe injuries weigh more; those older than 24 months count half.
5 injuries in the scoring window — frequent injuries compound risk.
Age 32 — injury risk rises ~1 point per year past 28 (capped at +10).
Note:Risk factors are derived from a heuristic (injury history, age, workload, recurrence) — a placeholder while the ML model is pending. Bars show each driver's relative contribution, not an exact running total.
Career Durability
2026 Season (Active)↘️
Status: Active
Component Scores
Recent Form (Last 3 Seasons)↗
Up 2.0 games/season from career average
Career: 13 seasons, 237 games (18.2 avg)
Career Timeline (Completed Seasons)
| Season | Games played |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 18 |
Last updated: 13 July 2026
Injury Patterns
Body regions injured more than once — the multi-season recurrence view.
- View latestFootRecurs6 injuriesacross 6 seasons27 games missed
- View latestHead/NeckRecurs2 injuriesacross 2 seasons9 games missed
Plus 6 body regions with a single recorded injury.
Injury Profile
Injury Categories
39 games missed · Last: June 2025
20 games missed · Last: Jan 2026
4 games missed · Last: May 2025
Durability Impact
2 soft tissue injuries × 5 points = -10 penalty
Season Availability
Every round of the season — played, missed to injury, and what's ahead.
Injury History
14 injuries recorded| Date | Injury | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Jan 2026 | Achilles Tendinopathy8 updates ATTS | Severe (17) | Injured |
1 June 2025 | Minor (4) | Returned | |
1 May 2025 | HDCO | Minor (4) | Returned |
1 Feb 2025 | Minor (0) | Returned | |
15 Mar 2023 | Minor (3) | Returned | |
1 Feb 2021 | Moderate (1) | Returned | |
1 Mar 2018 | Severe (10) | Returned | |
1 Apr 2017 | Moderate (5) | Returned | |
15 Aug 2015 | Minor (3) | Returned | |
1 July 2015 | Minor (3) | Returned | |
15 Feb 2014 | Minor (0) | Returned | |
1 Feb 2014 | Minor (0) | Returned | |
1 June 2013 | FTBF | Moderate (8) | Returned |
1 Apr 2012 | HBJF | Moderate (5) | Returned |