Groin Injury (General)(GRXX)

Timeline

1. 30 July

   Occurred

   Glute injury — faces a fitness test ahead of Round 22. Picked up around the Round 21 loss to Geelong, which he played; specific onset unverified.

   1 fixture missed
2. 6 Aug

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 22 (expected return 2026-08-09)

3. 6 Aug

   Setback

   Listed as out with an injury in the Round 22 team selections — not available.; re-targeting Round 23 (2026-08-15).

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4. 6 Aug

   Progress update

   Not named for Round 22 — next realistic return is the Round 23 fixture.

   Return revised: 9 Aug → 15 Aug

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5. 13 Aug

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 23 team to face Hawthorn — cleared to return from the glute injury. Closes on appearance.

6. R2315 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned R23 vs HAW

   Returned after 1 fixture missed

   Returned R23 — confirmed via lineup appearance.