Groin Strain(GTMJ)

Timeline

1. 11 July

   Occurred

   Groin strain — re-aggravated a recurring groin issue in training/VFL after returning Round 17; out an

   3 fixtures missed
2. 22 July

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 20 (expected return 2026-07-25)

3. 23 July

   Progress update

4. 24 July

   Progress update

5. 25 July

   Setback

   Not named in the Round 20 side or emergencies against St Kilda — the groin has not come up. Re-targeting Round 21.

   zerohanger.com
6. 28 July

   Progress update

   Tom Powell is in discussions about returning to play based on how his groin responds to a stepped-up training load.

   North Melbourne FC
7. 30 July

   Setback

   Not named in the Round 21 team — the return did not eventuate this week. Re-targeting Round 22 (2026-08-06).

8. 30 July

   Progress update

9. 1 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 3 fixtures missed

   Returned through the VFL — played for North Melbourne against Box Hill at Box Hill City Oval.

   vfl.aflmstats.com