Overview
- Melbourne confirmed the defender sustained a Lisfranc injury during a recent pre-season training session.
- He will have surgery in the coming days, with an initial projection of roughly six months on the sidelines.
- The club does not expect him to be available across the first 12 rounds of the 2026 season.
- His absence follows Judd McVee’s move to Fremantle and the trade for Changkuoth Jiath to bolster defensive depth.
- The Demons say they will take a cautious approach and provide full support throughout his recovery.