Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 19 Apr

   Occurred

   Calf strain — out Round 7 per ESPN Round 7 team news (April 20, 2026). Sustained in Round 6 week.

   6 fixtures missed
2. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Calf strain | 2 weeks

   Return revised: 10 May → 23 May

   Essendon FC
3. 20 May

   Progress update

   ESS official injury list 1wk return for R11 Sat Jordan Ridley (#14) | Calf strain | Expected Return: 1 week

   Essendon FC
4. 24 May

   Setback

   Team played Round 11 — player absent from lineups. Lineup-confirmed revert (Phase 1.82E ad-hoc).

5. 25 May

   Progress update

6. 31 May

   Setback

   Team played Round 12 — player absent from lineups. Lineup-confirmed revert (Phase 1.82E).

7. 2 June

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 13 (expected return 2026-06-07)

8. 7 June

   Setback

   Team played Round 13 (ESS v CAR) — player absent from the lineup, not named. Reverted POSSIBLE to ACTIVE.

9. 7 June

   Progress update

   Named in Essendon final team R13 vs Carlton (2026-06-07) — confirmed POSSIBLE. Closes RECOVERED on appearance ( R13).

10. 7 June

    Returned to play

    Returned via VFL

    Returned after 6 fixtures missed

    Returned via VFL Round 11 vs Carlton at Windy Hill (25 disposals) after calf strain

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