Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)

Timeline

1. 27 June

   Occurred

   Hamstring strain — suffered in SANFL Round 12 v Port Adelaide (2026-06-27) during his return from an ankle injury. Adelaide R18 injury report: out 3-4 weeks.

   7 fixtures missed
2. 28 July

   Progress update

   The hamstring is listed at one to two weeks, pointing to Round 22 rather than Round 21.

   Return revised: 1 Aug → 8 Aug

   zerohanger.com
3. 28 July

   Progress update

   Progress update

   Named on the AFL Round 21 Medical Room as facing a fitness test. Mitch Hinge — Hamstring — Test

   AFL.com.au
4. 30 July

   Progress update

5. 31 July

   Setback

   Not named in the Round 21 squad — absent from both the confirmed team and the emergencies. Still working back from the hamstring strain; next realistic return is Round 22.

6. 5 Aug

   Fitness test

   AFL.com.au
7. 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 (2026-08-14).

   zerohanger.com
8. 6 Aug

   Progress update

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

   Return revised: 8 Aug → 14 Aug

   zerohanger.com
9. 14 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned via SANFL

   Returned after 7 fixtures missed

   Returned through the SANFL — played the first three quarters against Norwood in Round 18.

   Adelaide FC