Overview

• Scans revealed bone stress in the navicular of Day’s surgically repaired foot, officially ending his 2025 campaign.
• Day left Friday night’s loss to Adelaide at Adelaide Oval in a moon boot after limping heavily in his second match back.
• The 24-year-old midfielder managed just six games this season following March’s navicular surgery before re-injuring the same foot.
• Hawthorn’s medical and high-performance staff had tightly managed Day’s workload and consulted external specialists throughout his rehabilitation.
• With clashes against Collingwood, Brisbane and Melbourne remaining, the Hawks must win all three to secure consecutive finals appearances.