Hamstring Strain Grade I(MTMS)

Timeline

1. R617 Apr

   Occurred

   Right hamstring strain sustained during Geelong vs Western Bulldogs (R6). Key defender felled by hamstring issue during the match. Flagged as potential miss given six-day turnaround to Round 7.

   4 fixtures missed

   vs GEE

2. 23 Apr

   Reassessment

   low-grade hamstring, 4-5 weeks. Not named Round 7. Est. return ~May 22.

   Western Bulldogs
3. 14 May

   Reassessment

   James O'Donnell Hamstring - 1-2 weeks

   Return revised: 22 May → 28 May

   Western Bulldogs
4. 15 May

   Progress update

   Hamstring - 1-2 weeks

   Western Bulldogs
5. 16 May

   Setback

   NOT named in Round 10 squad — fitness test for R10 not passed. Reverted POSSIBLE → ACTIVE; re-targeting Round 11.

6. R1124 May

   Returned to play

   Returned R11 vs MEL

   Returned after 4 fixtures missed

   Player confirmed in Round 11 lineup (WBD v MEL 2026-05-24). Auto-closed by Phase 1.8 lineup cross-check.