Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 21 Mar

   Occurred

   Calf strain — listed Test on AFL official Round 3 injury list (March 24, 2026).

   2 fixtures missed
2. 1 Apr

   Progress update

   Hugh McCluggage | Calf | 1 week — AFL official R4 injury list (March 31, 2026)

   AFL.com.au
3. 3 Apr

   Setback

   Confirmed missed Round 4 vs Collingwood (April 2, 2026). AFL official R4 injury list lists calf strain. Previously POSSIBLE from R3 injury list.

4. 9 Apr

   Progress update

   Listed as Test on AFL official R5 injury list (April 8, 2026) — potentially available if fitness test passed

   AFL.com.au
5. 9 Apr

   Fitness test

   AFL.com.au
6. 11 Apr

   Progress update

   Hugh McCluggage calf — Test. Coach hinted at caution; will be given every chance.

   AFL.com.au
7. 11 Apr

   Fitness test

   AFL.com.au
8. R512 Apr

   Returned to play

   Returned R5 vs NTH

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

   Player appeared in Round 5 2026 player_games lineup with played=true