Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. R1121 May

   Occurred

   Suspected right calf strain — pulled up sore at a stoppage late in Q3 vs Hawthorn at UTAS Stadium (R11, 2026-05-21). Recorded 8 disposals + 1 goal in Q1 then came from ground in Q3 reporting calf soreness, did not return. Scans planned to determine extent. Crows have bye after R11. Source: AFL.com.au match-report search.

   2 fixtures missed

   vs HAW

2. 4 June

   Reassessment

   Rankine is running well and we expect him to be in line for a return next week.

   Return now expected 11 June

   Adelaide FC
3. 9 June

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 14 (expected return 2026-06-11)

4. 11 June

   Fitness test

   Adelaide FC
5. 11 June

   Setback

   Elapsed fitness test (06-11) + ADE played Round 14 without selection — de-facto fail. Reverted POSSIBLE → ACTIVE;.

6. 18 June

   Progress update

   Named at half-forward in the Round 15 Adelaide team (ADE v MEL, 2026-06-20) — selection confirms availability. ACTIVE surprise: was ACTIVE, now graduated to POSSIBLE for the current round; closes RECOVERED on appearance.

7. R1520 June

   Returned to play

   Returned R15 vs MEL

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

   Returned to AFL in Round 15 — confirmed via player_games lineup (played=true).

   footywire.com R15 lineups (player_games)