Matt Owies#16
Quick Stats
Currently injured — out since 16 May 2026 (61d) · Concussion — fitness test for Round 16. Listed on West Coast + AFL Medical Room R16 + Zero Hanger injury lists. Onset estimated to WAFL Round 10 (low-output game); current barrier to AFL return after calf resolved.
Current Status
Concussion
Est. return: Round 19 (18 July)
Road to Recovery
Clinical progress for this injury — fitness tests, setbacks, and reassessments as they were recorded.
- R1016 May
Occurred
Concussion — fitness test for Round 16. Listed on West Coast + AFL Medical Room R16 + Zero Hanger injury lists. Onset estimated to WAFL Round 10 (low-output game); current barrier to AFL return after calf resolved.
- R1627 June
Setback
NOT named in the Round 16 team selections — fitness test for R16 not passed. Reverted POSSIBLE → ACTIVE;.
- 7 July
- 7 July
Progress update
Stale 4 July forecast moved to the R18 Sunday fixture against the Western Bulldogs, matching the POSSIBLE graduation.
Return revised: 4 July → 12 July
AFL.com.au - 7 July
Progress update
ReassessmentStale 4 July forecast moved to the R18 Sunday fixture against the Western Bulldogs, matching the POSSIBLE graduation. Owies no longer listed in the West Coast block
AFL.com.au - R1811 July
Setback
NOT named in the Round 18 side against Western Bulldogs — fitness window for Round 18 passed without selection.; targeting the team's next fixture.
Risk Profile
3 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 3 months — the most recent setbacks weigh heaviest.
Age 29 — 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)↘️
On pace for 3.8 games (below career avg)
Status: Active
Component Scores
Recent Form (Last 3 Seasons)↗
Up 5.5 games/season from career average
Career: 7 seasons, 88 games (12.6 avg)
Career Timeline (Completed Seasons)
| Season | Games played |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 16 |
Last updated: 13 July 2026
Injury Profile
Injury Categories
9 games missed · Last: May 2026
1 games missed · Last: May 2026
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.
2026: played 3 · missed 8 to injury
Injury History
2 injuries recorded| Date | Injury | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
16 May 2026R10 | Concussion6 updates HDCO | Moderate (9) | Injured |
10 May 2026R9 | Calf Strain9 updates LTMJ | Minor (1) | Returned |