Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 6 Aug

   Occurred

   Ruled out of the Round 22 game against Hawthorn with a calf complaint — the third calf issue of his 2026 season.

   3 fixtures missed
2. 11 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Calf strain given a one-to-two week timeline, tracking to Round 24. Calf — 1-2 weeks

   Return now expected 21 Aug

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3. 17 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Scans showed only a minor calf strain but the club is taking a cautious approach and holding him back until the finals — no return in the final home-and-away round. scans showing only a minor calf strain, the Lions will take a conscientious approach with McCluggage

   Return revised: 21 Aug → 4 Sept

   Brisbane Lions
4. 18 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Medical Room R24 puts Hugh McCluggage at 1 week, replacing the previously held return date. Hugh McCluggage | Calf | 1 week

   Return revised: 4 Sept → 25 Aug

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5. 25 Aug

   Progress update

   AFL Medical Room FW1 and the Brisbane club injury list both carry McCluggage as a test on the calf ahead of the qualifying final

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6. 25 Aug

   Progress update

   Anchored to the qualifying final against Sydney at the SCG, the next game Brisbane play

   Return revised: 25 Aug → 5 Sept

   AFL.com.au
7. 25 Aug

   Progress update

   AFL Medical Room FW1 and the Brisbane club injury list both carry McCluggage as a test on the calf ahead of the qualifying final Hugh McCluggage | Calf | Test

   AFL.com.au
8. 25 Aug

   Reassessment

   Anchored to the qualifying final against Sydney at the SCG, the next game Brisbane play Hugh McCluggage | Calf | Test

   Return revised: 25 Aug → 5 Sept

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9. R265 Sept

   Returned to play

   Returned R26 vs SYD

   Returned after 3 fixtures missed

   Returned R26 — confirmed via lineup appearance.