Hamstring Strain Grade II(MTMM)

Timeline

1. 2 May

   Occurred

   Hamstring injury sustained in Round 8 vs Brisbane Lions (2026-05-02).

   10 fixtures missed
2. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Hamstring | 5-7 weeks

   Essendon FC
3. 16 June

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 15 (expected return 2026-06-20)

4. 27 June

   Setback

   NOT named in the Round 16 team selections — fitness test for R16 not passed. Reverted POSSIBLE → ACTIVE;.

5. 4 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Essendon expect him to be available in two weeks (club update, June 30) - targeting Round 18. Kyle Langford and Rhys Unwin are expected to be available in two weeks' time

   Return revised: 28 June → 12 July

   Essendon FC
6. 13 July

   Progress update

   Essendon official injury list — hamstring 1 week; prior ERD (2026-07-12) had lapsed. Anchored to R19.

   Return revised: 12 July → 19 July

   Essendon FC
7. 19 July

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 10 fixtures missed

   Played for Essendon in VFL Round 17 against Coburg — state-league return confirmed.

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