Groin Strain(GTMJ)

Timeline

1. 20 June

   Occurred

   Adductor strain — 1 week. AFL R16 Medical Room (June 23, 2026).

   1 fixture missed
2. 30 June

   Reassessment

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

3. 2 July

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 17 team selections (NAMED TEAM, v Essendon Jul 5) — selection confirms the player is available and fit. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.

4. 5 July

   Late withdrawal

   Withdrew from Round 17 matchday squad — Named in the Round 17 team on Thursday but not in the final 23 v Essendon — withdrawn before the game..

   footywire.com
5. 5 July

   Setback

   Named in the Round 17 team but withdrawn before the game against Essendon — adductor not ready., targeting the Round 18 fixture.

6. 5 July

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 1 fixture missed

   Appeared in VFL Round 15 2026 for St Kilda — state-league return confirmed.

   vfl.aflmstats.com