AFLRATINGS NEWS: Melbourne defender Jake Bowey will miss the start of the 2026 AFL season.
He has been sidelined for approximately six months with a Lisfranc injury.
Bowey will undergo surgery this week (via Josh Gabelich).
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“This is a really unfortunate injury for Jake, who hurt his foot during a recent training session, with scans confirming a Lisfranc injury,”
“Jake will have surgery in the coming days to repair the Lisfranc injury. We will ensure Jake receives all the support he requires throughout his recovery period.” GM of AFL Football Performance Alan Richardson.
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Melbourne will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period.
Bowey averaged 22.6 disposals, 5.2 marks and 2.6 tackles from 23 games in 2025.
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