Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 30 July

   Occurred

   Calf injury — faces a fitness test ahead of Round 22. Onset date unverified; last AFL appearance was Round 18.

   4 fixtures missed
2. 6 Aug

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 22 (expected return 2026-08-08)

3. 6 Aug

   Setback

   NOT named in the Round 22 squad — fitness test for Round 22 not passed. Reverted POSSIBLE to ACTIVE; re-targeting Round 23 (2026-08-16).

   zerohanger.com
4. 6 Aug

   Progress update

   Not named for Round 22 — next realistic return is the Round 23 fixture.

   Return revised: 8 Aug → 16 Aug

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5. 14 Aug

   Progress update

   Not named in the Round 23 team — the earlier return estimate has passed. Now targeting the Round 24 game.

   Return revised: 16 Aug → 23 Aug

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6. 18 Aug

   Reassessment

   AFL Medical Room R24 names the lower-leg injury as a calf.

   AFL.com.au
7. 18 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   AFL Medical Room R24 rules Darcy Parish out for the rest of the season. Darcy Parish | Calf | Season

   Return revised: 23 Aug → 1 Mar

   AFL.com.au