Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. R134 June

   Occurred

   Calf injury — ruled out during Round 13 vs Geelong (Adelaide Oval, 2026-06-04). "Jordon Butts (calf) was ruled out." Operator hint reported hamstring; match report confirms calf. Sub-affected (Crows down to one bench rotation late).

   5 fixtures missed

   vs GEE

2. 22 June

   Progress update

   Club return signal for Round 16 — Butts hands up for return

3. 27 June

   Setback

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

4. 7 July

   Progress update

   cleared to be considered for the R18 clash with Gold Coast.

   AFL.com.au
5. 7 July

   Progress update

   Stale 4 July forecast moved to the R18 fixture against Gold Coast, matching the POSSIBLE graduation (dropped off the R18 Medical Room).

   Return revised: 4 July → 11 July

   AFL.com.au
6. 7 July

   Progress update

   cleared to be considered for the R18 clash with Gold Coast. Adelaide block lists Ah Chee, Hinge, Pedlar, Milera only — Butts no longer listed

   AFL.com.au
7. 7 July

   Reassessment

   Stale 4 July forecast moved to the R18 fixture against Gold Coast, matching the POSSIBLE graduation (dropped off the R18 Medical Room). Butts no longer listed in the Adelaide block

   Return revised: 4 July → 11 July

   AFL.com.au
8. 11 July

   Setback

   Adelaide played Round 18 without him and he was not named in the side — calf recovery not complete.; targeting the Round 19 game.