Matt Carroll#32
Quick Stats
Currently injured — out since 23 May 2026 (54d) · Confirmed ACL tear via scans (operator-reported 2026-05-24, injury occurred PTA v CAR R11 2026-05-23)
Current Status
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Est. return: 1 Oct 2026
Road to Recovery
Clinical progress for this injury — fitness tests, setbacks, and reassessments as they were recorded.
- R1123 May
Occurred
Confirmed ACL tear via scans (operator-reported 2026-05-24, injury occurred PTA v CAR R11 2026-05-23)
- 7 July
Progress update
Reassessmentreplacing the NULL forecast so the row stays visible to recovery scanning. Matt Carroll | Knee | Season
Return now expected 1 Oct
AFL.com.au
Risk Profile
2 factors identifiedSeverity-weighted total across 1 recorded injury — 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 12.8 games (on track)
Status: Active
Component Scores
Recent Form (Last 3 Seasons)→
Career: 2 seasons, 17 games (8.5 avg)
Career Timeline (Completed Seasons)
| Season | Games played |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 |
Last updated: 13 July 2026
Injury Profile
Injury Categories
6 games missed · Last: May 2026
Durability Impact
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
1 injury recorded| Date | Injury | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
23 May 2026R111× · 656.6 km | KNLI2 | Long-term (6) | Injured |