Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)

Timeline

1. R137 June

   Occurred

   Hamstring tear — pulled up before half-time in Round 13 vs St Kilda (2026-06-07) and took no further part. Scans confirmed a tear; out at least two months.

   11 fixtures missed

   vs STK

2. 9 June

   Reassessment

   Scans confirmed hamstring tear — at least two months out; severity escalated MINOR→SEVERE, return ~Aug.

   AFL.com.au
3. 3 July

   Progress update

   Sydney club injury update lists the hamstring at 6-7 weeks — anchored to the Round 24 fixture.

   Return revised: 10 Aug → 17 Aug

   Sydney Swans
4. 16 Aug

   Progress update

   Not named in the Round 23 team to face Essendon, so the earliest return is now Sydney's Round 24 game against North Melbourne.

   Return revised: 17 Aug → 23 Aug

   zerohanger.com
5. 18 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Medical Room R24 puts Justin McInerney at 2-3 weeks, replacing the previously held return date. Justin McInerney | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks

   Return revised: 23 Aug → 5 Sept

   AFL.com.au
6. 7 Sept

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Hamstring recovery is close to complete and Sydney expect him available for the preliminary final, their next fixture after the week off. Justin McInerney is nearing full fitness and is expected to return for the preliminary final.

   Return revised: 5 Sept → 19 Sept

   AFL.com.au
7. R2818 Sept

   Returned to play

   Returned R28 vs FRE

   Returned after 11 fixtures missed

   Returned R28 — confirmed via lineup appearance.