Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 22 May

   Occurred

   Moderate-grade calf strain sustained against Fremantle (R11, left game in Q3). Missed Round 12 vs Hawthorn.

   4 fixtures missed
2. 9 June

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 14 (expected return 2026-06-13)

3. 12 June

   Setback

   NOT named in the Round 14 squad (full named team + emergencies published) — fitness test for R14 not passed. Reverted POSSIBLE → ACTIVE; re-targeting Round 15.

4. 30 June

   Progress update

   Zero Hanger R17 index — calf, 1-2 weeks → R18.

   Return revised: 21 June → 11 July

   zerohanger.com
5. 5 July

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 4 fixtures missed

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

   vfl.aflmstats.com
6. 9 July

   Setback

   Not named in the Round 18 squad — the fitness test for Round 18 was not passed.; re-targeting the club's Round 19 fixture.