Max Byrne returns to running as Albury defender recovers from knee surgery
The 22-year-old defender has been running for two weeks. He aims to return to contact work in the new year.
Albury defender Max Byrne suffered a knee reconstruction injury on June 6. The injury occurred in the Tigers' 150th anniversary clash against Wodonga.
Byrne had surgery three weeks later and is now tracking toward a full return. Byrne has been running only straight lines for the past two weeks.
He described the nerves of early rehabilitation stages. Players returning from knee reconstruction typically take about one year to resume playing.
The Tigers start pre-season training on Wednesday night. Byrne will do only running sessions until Christmas.
He will start contact work in the new year. The 22-year-old has re-signed for only two more years.
He said winning a premiership with Albury remains his dream.
- 22 years old
- Age
- June 6
- Injury date
- Two weeks
- Running duration
- One year
- Typical recovery
Why it mattersA key defender is working his way back. This gives Albury hope after a difficult 2026 season where they finished eighth.
AustraliaAlbury football fans can watch Byrne's recovery unfold as the Tigers prepare for the 2027 season.
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