Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 1 Mar

   Occurred

   Low-grade calf strain — continuing reconditioning program, gradually returning to football activities.

   10 fixtures missed
2. 11 May

   Progress update

   Brandon is now entering the bulk of football training, and focusing on his performance block. Return 2-3 weeks.

   West Coast Eagles
3. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Brandon Starcevich Calf - 1-2 weeks

   Return revised: 16 May → 28 May

   West Coast Eagles
4. 16 May

   Setback

   NOT named in Round 10 squad — fitness test for R10 not passed. Reverted POSSIBLE → ACTIVE; re-targeting Round 11.

5. 23 May

   Reassessment

   WAFL debut on managed minutes 2026-05-23 (East Fremantle) — fitness test signal, NOT AFL recovery. WCE injury update R11 indicates AFL return mid-season best case. Pushing expected_return to R12 (2026-05-31 vs scheduled opponent) with low confidence — likely needs further push if not in R12 squad. It's exciting times for 'Starce' and our fans. As long as he gets through training this week, he'll return on managed minutes as we build him back into full match play. [Starcevich playing WAFL Eagles vs East Fremantle Saturday R11 2026-05-23 on managed minutes — first match play after calf]. AFL return mid-season best case.

   Return revised: 23 May → 31 May

   West Coast Eagles
6. 31 May

   Setback

   Team played Round 12 — player absent from lineups. Lineup-confirmed revert (Phase 1.82E).

7. 6 June

   Returned to play

   Returned via WAFL

   Returned after 10 fixtures missed

   Returned R13 — confirmed via lineup appearance.