Hamstring Strain Grade II(MTMM)

Timeline

1. 14 Feb

   Occurred

   High-grade hamstring strain (Grade III) sustained in AFL State of Origin (Feb 14, 2026) at Optus Stadium. Withdrawn during third term. Scans confirmed diagnosis on Feb 16. Ruled out of opening rounds. Extended 14-week recovery consistent with Grade III classification (cf. 2023 Grade II = 2 weeks missed). As of May 6 (GWS Rehab Report R9): participating in team training, return ~3 weeks (~May 27). Status: POSSIBLE.

   11 fixtures missed
2. 6 May

   Progress update

   Sam Taylor set to participate in team training this week - return ~3 weeks

   GWS Giants
3. 8 May

   Progress update

   OSIICS corrected MTMS→MTMM: raw description says high-grade + 14-week absence is Grade III evidence (cf. 2023 Grade II = 2 weeks). severity_category corrected MINOR→SEVERE. games_missed populated from player_games.

4. 24 May

   Setback

   Team played Round 11 — player absent from lineups. Lineup-confirmed revert (Phase 1.82E ad-hoc).

5. 26 May

   Reassessment

   player testing for R12 selection — no longer long-term

6. 26 May

   Progress update

   Progress update

   auto-transition on fitness test schedule will need to get through Friday's main training in order to be named in Adam Kingsley's final team of 23

   GWS Giants
7. 29 May

   Fitness test

   GWS Giants
8. R1231 May

   Returned to play

   Returned R12 vs MEL

   Returned after 11 fixtures missed

   Player confirmed in Round 12 lineup. Auto-closed by lineup cross-check.