Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 4 June

   Occurred

   Calf injury — co-captain suffered a setback at training (Thursday 2026-06-04) and is OUT for Round 13 QClash vs Gold Coast (Sat 06-06). Played R12 on 05-30; injury is this-week training. Source: AFL.com.au R13 TEAMS. Grade unspecified.

   4 fixtures missed
2. 15 June

   Setback

   Calf timeline extended — club now expects a return within the next month (grouped with Zorko and Coleman), pushing the forecast back from the original Round 14 estimate.

   Return revised: 20 June → 11 July

   AFL.com.au
3. 15 June

   Reassessment

   Calf timeline extended — club now expects a return within the next month (grouped with Zorko and Coleman), pushing the forecast back from the original Round 14 estimate. McCluggage, Dayne Zorko (quad) and Keidean Coleman are all due back in the next month.

   Return revised: 20 June → 11 July

   AFL.com.au
4. 9 July

   Progress update

   Named on Brisbane's extended interchange squad for Round 18 vs Essendon (Gabba, Sun 12 July), returning from a calf strain. Final team confirmed Friday.

   Brisbane Lions
5. 11 July

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 18 side — return date realigned to the Round 18 game.

   Return revised: 11 July → 12 July

6. R1812 July

   Returned to play

   Returned R18 vs ESS

   Returned after 4 fixtures missed

   Returned R18 — confirmed via lineup appearance.