Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)

Timeline

1. R172 July

   Occurred

   Hamstring injury — clutched at his hamstring in the fourth quarter of the Round 17 win over Geelong at GMHBA Stadium (2026-07-02) after quelling Jeremy Cameron all night. Chris Fagan: expects a decent hamstring injury; scans to confirm the grade.

   4 fixtures missed

   vs GEE

2. 7 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL R18 Medical Room and the Brisbane Qscan report put the hamstring at 4-6 weeks — record previously had no expected return while scans were pending. Darcy Gardiner | Hamstring | 4-6 weeks

   Return now expected 8 Aug

   AFL.com.au
3. 28 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Round 21 Medical Room (28 July) updated the return guidance to 2026-08-01. Darcy Gardiner — Hamstring — 1 week

   Return revised: 8 Aug → 1 Aug

   AFL.com.au
4. 29 July

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 21 (expected return 2026-08-01)

5. 30 July

   Setback

   Not named in the Round 21 team — the return did not eventuate this week. Re-targeting Round 22 (2026-08-07).

6. 30 July

   Progress update

7. 6 Aug

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 22 team selections (named team) despite an ongoing injury record — selection indicates the player has been cleared. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.

   zerohanger.com
8. R227 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned R22 vs HAW

   Returned after 4 fixtures missed

   Returned R22 — confirmed via lineup appearance.