Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)

Timeline

1. 2 July

   Occurred

   Hamstring injury — listed on Essendon official club injury list (est. return: Test). Onset unverified against player_games; no AFL appearance R15-R17.

   1 fixture missed
2. 7 July

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 18 (expected return 2026-07-12)

3. 11 July

   Setback

   NOT named in the Round 18 side against Brisbane — fitness window for Round 18 passed without selection.; targeting the team's next fixture.

4. 12 July

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 1 fixture missed

   Appeared in VFL Round 16 2026 for ESS's VFL affiliate — state-league return confirmed.

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