Power blow: Ruck to miss 2026 season after rupturing ACL - AFL
Ivan Soldo has been ruled out for the 2026 campaign in a cruel blow for the Power ruck
www.afl.com.auHere’s the latest on Ivan Soldo:
- Ivan Soldo has been dealing with a serious ACL injury in 2026 and initially ruled himself out for the season. Port Adelaide confirmed the ACL rupture and the knee surgery, with him moving to the inactive list for 2026. This was reported by AFL media and the club in February 2026.[2][5]
- In April 2026, Soldo announced his retirement from AFL with immediate effect, while the club will still support his knee rehabilitation. He finishes with 66 AFL games and one premiership with Richmond in 2019.[4]
Key context:
- Soldo joined Port Adelaide ahead of the 2024 season but had limited impact, and his 2026 season was wiped out by the ACL injury.[1][5]
- Prior to retirement, reports noted his knee history and ongoing rehab plans, with the club expressing ongoing support.[2][4]
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