Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)

Timeline

1. 9 May

   Occurred

   Hamstring strain — listed Hamstring 1-2 weeks on AFL R10 medical room (May 12, 2026) and Brisbane Lions injury list. Sustained around Round 9 vs Carlton (2026-05-09).

   18 fixtures missed
2. 24 May

   Reassessment

   Overdue return date re-targeted to Round 12 — Phase 1 backfill

   Return revised: 23 May → 30 May

3. 25 May

   Progress update

4. 30 May

   Setback

   McCarthy suffered a hamstring setback, tendon damage in gym rehab

   SEN
5. 30 May

   Reassessment

   Reassessment

   He is now expected to miss six weeks

   SEN
6. 15 June

   Returned to play

   Recovered from the hamstring strain and was in line to return against Richmond in Round 14, but a new calf injury at training ruled him out before he played.

   Returned after 18 fixtures missedAFL.com.au
7. 17 July

   Progress update

   He never returned from this injury: a new calf strain at training (recorded separately) ruled him out before he played, and he made no appearance anywhere between 8 May and the 17 July VFL game that belongs to the calf recovery. The 11 June date came from an expected-return estimate, not an appearance — an unreturned close keeps the return date empty.