Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. R1521 June

   Occurred

   High-grade (Grade III) calf strain sustained in R15 vs Western Bulldogs (2026-06-21) — came off in the opening minutes, assisted from the ground. Scans RULED OUT an Achilles injury (the initial moon-boot fear) and confirmed a high-grade calf strain. Will miss an extended period; re-assessed over coming weeks for a return timeline — a chance of missing the rest of the 2026 season.

   2 fixtures missed

   vs WBD

2. 22 June

   Progress update

   ReassessmentReassessment

   Scan confirmed high-grade (Grade III) calf strain (Achilles ruled out) — extended absence; forecasting ~8 weeks (R23), revisable after re-assessment. high-grade calf injury ... will miss an extended period ... re-assessed over the coming weeks

   Return now expected 15 Aug

   St Kilda FC
3. 7 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   prior ERD 15 August superseded. Jack Sinclair | Calf | Season

   Return revised: 15 Aug → 1 Oct

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