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West Coast’s Deven Robertson Ruptures ACL, Season Over

The 24-year-old shifts to rehabilitation with a 2027 return set as the target under his two-year contract.

Overview

  • Robertson, who had knee scans Monday, was diagnosed with a torn left ACL and ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season.
  • He injured the knee late in the Round 5 loss to Geelong at Norwood Oval during Gather Round, the AFL’s festival round in South Australia, and limped off.
  • Eagles football boss John Worsfold said the club is “incredibly disappointed” and pledged full support for his recovery.
  • Across four games he averaged career highs of 18.5 disposals, 5.5 tackles and 3.8 clearances, taking regular centre-bounce minutes behind Harley Reid and Tim Kelly.
  • The former Brisbane midfielder joined via the Supplemental Selection Period after limited chances at the Lions and now leaves West Coast with a midfield hole as he focuses on a long rehab and a 2027 comeback.