Sam Flanders
Quick Stats
Currently injured — out since 28 May 2026 (49d) · Right Achilles tendon RUPTURE — assisted off in Q2 after an awkward landing vs Hawthorn (R12, Marvel Stadium, 2026-05-28). Underwent successful surgery; season-ending, return 2027. (Diagnosis confirmed post-surgery — previously provisional rupture-vs-tear pending scans.)
Current Status
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Est. return: 29 May 2027
Road to Recovery
Clinical progress for this injury — fitness tests, setbacks, and reassessments as they were recorded.
- R1228 May
Occurred
Right Achilles tendon RUPTURE — assisted off in Q2 after an awkward landing vs Hawthorn (R12, Marvel Stadium, 2026-05-28). Underwent successful surgery; season-ending, return 2027. (Diagnosis confirmed post-surgery — previously provisional rupture-vs-tear pending scans.)
- R1230 May
Reassessment
Reassessmentmiss the rest of the 2026 season ... sidelined for the next 12 months
AFL.com.au - R137 June
Reassessment
Multiple R13 sources confirm Achilles rupture (was provisional rupture-vs-tear pending scans); season-ending.
AFL.com.au - R138 June
Reassessment
Achilles tendon RUPTURE confirmed via successful surgery (St Kilda) — resolves the provisional rupture-vs-tear diagnosis; season-ending, return 2027.
St Kilda FC
Risk Profile
2 factors identifiedSeverity-weighted total across 2 recorded injuries — more severe injuries weigh more; those older than 24 months count half.
Carrying an ongoing injury from the last 2 months — the most recent setbacks weigh heaviest.
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)→
On pace for 15.3 games (on track)
Status: Active
Component Scores
Recent Form (Last 3 Seasons)↗
Up 4.9 games/season from career average
Career: 6 seasons, 89 games (14.8 avg)
Career Timeline (Completed Seasons)
| Season | Games played |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 23 |
Last updated: 13 July 2026
Injury Profile
Injury Categories
5 games missed · Last: May 2026
2 games missed · Last: Feb 2025
Durability Impact
1 soft tissue injuries × 5 points = -5 penalty
Travel Burden
Interstate flights only. Same-state and home-venue games count as 0 travel. Excludes games the player did not feature in.
Season Availability
Every round of the season — played, missed to injury, and what's ahead.
Injury History
2 injuries recorded| Date | Injury | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
28 May 2026R121× · 2.72k km | Achilles Tendon Rupture4 updates ATTR | Long-term (5) | Injured |
15 Feb 2025 | Minor (2) | Returned |