Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)

Timeline

1. R1124 May

   Occurred

   Right hamstring injury sustained Q1 R11 GWS v BRL (2026-05-24). Hurt during a first-quarter contest with Charlie Cameron. Did not return. Subsequently ruled out of following round vs WCE — managing hamstring soreness. Per AFL post-match coverage.

   12 fixtures missed

   vs BRL

2. 24 May

   Progress update

   Q1 hamstring injury vs BRL; did not return. AFL post-match coverage confirms hamstring soreness ruled him out of next round.

   AFL.com.au
3. 25 May

   Progress update

4. 4 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Faced a fitness test at Thursday training but was not selected for Round 17 - the club rehab report had him 1-2 weeks away, now targeting Round 18. Jack Buckley (hamstring) ... set to face fitness tests in Thursday's main training as they push to return

   Return revised: 4 July → 11 July

   GWS Giants
5. 18 July

   Progress update

   Return estimate lapsed without a naming — not selected for Round 19; re-targeting the Round 20 fixture.

   Return revised: 11 July → 25 July

6. 28 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Round 21 Medical Room (28 July) updated the return guidance to 2026-08-08. Jack Buckley — Hamstring — TBC

   Return revised: 25 July → 8 Aug

   AFL.com.au
7. 14 Aug

   Progress update

   Not named in the Round 23 team — the earlier return estimate has passed. Now targeting the Round 24 game.

   Return revised: 8 Aug → 22 Aug

   zerohanger.com
8. 17 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   no return expected before the season ends. their return to play timelines are still yet to be determined

   Return revised: 22 Aug → 30 Sept

   GWS Giants