Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 19 Apr

   Occurred

   Recurrent calf strain — recurrence of January 2026 calf injury, noticed while progressing through concussion protocols post-Round 6. AFL official R7 injury list (April 21, 2026): Calf | TBC. AFL official R9 injury list (May 5-6, 2026): Calf | 2-4 weeks. Not in FRE R9 squad vs HAW. Expected return updated to mid-point ~2026-05-24.

   8 fixtures missed
2. 8 May

   Reassessment

   R9 official injury list (May 5-6) says Calf | 2-4 weeks. Did not play R9 vs HAW. Prior ERD was too optimistic.

   Return revised: 10 May → 24 May

3. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Reassessment

   Sean Darcy 1-3 weeks progressing well

   Fremantle FC
4. 15 May

   Progress update

   Sean's done a lot of running as well...he's progressing well

   Fremantle FC
5. 16 May

   Setback

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

6. 19 May

   Progress update

   Sean had a really good session over the weekend and will be back into main training this week... test for the following week.

   Fremantle FC
7. 24 May

   Setback

   Team played Round 11 — player absent from lineups. Lineup-confirmed revert (Phase 1.82E ad-hoc).

8. 25 May

   Progress update

9. 30 May

   Setback

   Team played Round 12 — player absent from lineups. Lineup-confirmed revert (Phase 1.82E).

10. 2 June

    Progress update

    Sean Darcy recently played WAFL after a month out (calf); physically available, pushing for AFL recall. State-league appearance unverified against our data.

    espn.com
11. 6 June

    Setback

    Team played Round 13 — player absent from the lineup.

12. 13 June

    Returned to play

    Returned via WAFL

    Returned after 8 fixtures missed

    Returned through the WAFL for Peel Thunder after a month-long calf injury — first of back-to-back WAFL games (36 hit-outs).

    AFL.com.au