Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. R1626 June

   Occurred

   Calf injury — helped off, unable to weight-bear right leg, in Round 16 v Hawthorn (in-game).

   8 fixtures missed

   vs HAW

2. 7 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   NULL forecast replaced with a 4-6 week calf horizon from the 26 June injury; timeline unconfirmed. Brent Daniels | Calf | TBC

   Return now expected 1 Aug

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3. 28 July

   Progress update

   Club rehab report has him only returning to running, so a Round 21 return is not credible.

   Return revised: 1 Aug → 22 Aug

   GWS Giants
4. 18 Aug

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 24 (expected return 2026-08-22)

5. 18 Aug

   Setback

   AFL Medical Room R24 rules the calf out for the rest of the season, contradicting the earlier expectation of a Round 24 return.

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6. 18 Aug

   Progress update

   AFL Medical Room R24 rules Brent Daniels out for the rest of the season.

   Return revised: 22 Aug → 1 Mar

   AFL.com.au
7. 18 Aug

   Setback

   AFL Medical Room R24 rules the calf out for the rest of the season, contradicting the earlier expectation of a Round 24 return. Brent Daniels | Calf | Season

   AFL.com.au
8. 18 Aug

   Reassessment

   AFL Medical Room R24 rules Brent Daniels out for the rest of the season. Brent Daniels | Calf | Season

   Return revised: 22 Aug → 1 Mar

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