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Lincoln McCarthy

Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Lower Leg · Muscle

Returned
Returned via VFL

Timeline

  1. 12 June

    Occurred

    Calf strain suffered at Brisbane training in mid-June 2026 while building back from a hamstring injury; ruled out for up to three weeks.

    4 fixtures missed
  2. 30 June

    Reassessment

    Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 17 (expected return 2026-07-04)

  3. 1 July

    Setback

    NOT named in the Round 17 Brisbane team or emergencies (Lions unchanged; full side + emergencies captured) — calf not yet cleared. Reverted POSSIBLE → ACTIVE;.

  4. 13 July

    Progress update

    Brisbane official injury list — calf 1-2 weeks; prior ERD (2026-07-12) had lapsed. Anchored to R20.

    Return revised: 12 July → 26 July

    Brisbane Lions
  5. 17 July

    Returned to play

    Returned via VFL

    Returned after 4 fixtures missed

    Returned via the VFL — played in Brisbane’s VFL side against Sydney on 17 July (12 disposals), his first appearance since 8 May.

    vfl.aflmstats.com

Fixture impact

Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming

R0
R25
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play

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