Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 20 Feb

   Occurred

   Calf strain sustained in training on February 20, 2026. Modified training program. GM Football Daniel McPherson: "Rids has put together a really strong block of work with our high-performance team in recent weeks and was on track to return this Saturday, so it's disappointing that he's sustained a new injury." AFL official injury list (R1): Calf — 2 weeks estimated return. Did not play Round 1 (March 13). Expected return: Round 2 (March 20).

2. 13 Mar

   Reassessment

   Missed Round 1. AFL official R1 injury list: calf, 2 weeks. Essendon official pre-R1 update confirms 2-week timeline from March 3.

   Return revised: 13 Mar → 20 Mar