Neck Muscle Strain(HMMJ)

Timeline

1. 28 May

   Occurred

   Neck soreness — withdrawn ~1hr before R12 vs St Kilda (2026-05-28), replaced by Flynn Perez. Neck spasm experienced during the week. Coach Mitchell expects him available next week vs Western Bulldogs (R13).

   6 fixtures missed
2. 28 May

   Late withdrawal

   Withdrew from Round 12 matchday squad — neck soreness; replaced by Flynn Perez.

3. 2 June

   Progress update

   Conor Nash expected to return after late out last week with neck soreness; coach Mitchell expects him available R13 vs Western Bulldogs.

   espn.com
4. 5 June

   Setback

   Team played Round 13 — player absent from the lineup.

5. 20 June

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Still managing a neck-related nerve issue affecting arm strength; rated unlikely for Round 15 and limited to non-contact training. Now targeting Round 16.

   Return revised: 19 June → 27 June

   Hawthorn FC
6. 7 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   stale 27 June forecast moved to a one-week horizon (R19) so the row stays scan-visible; timeline remains unconfirmed. Conor Nash | Neck | TBC

   Return revised: 27 June → 18 July

   AFL.com.au
7. 14 July

   Progress update

   Neck disc/nerve issue — at least a month, possibly longer.

   Return revised: 18 July → 22 Aug

   Hawthorn FC