Quadriceps Strain(MQMJ)

Timeline

1. 14 May

   Occurred

   Quadriceps strain (Brisbane injury list, 2026-06-06: ~5 weeks to return). Originally recorded as a managed late withdrawal from Round 10 (2026-05-14, vs Geelong) with body region unspecified; club has since specified a quad injury and extended the timeline.

   7 fixtures missed
2. 14 May

   Progress update

   Recorded as late withdrawal for Round 10 BRL vs GEE (2026-05-14). Replaced by Tunstill. Lions veteran a late out for blockbuster Grand Final rematch against Cats

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3. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Reassessment

   left calf strain ... approximately two to three weeks

   Brisbane Lions
4. 24 May

   Progress update

5. 2 June

   Reassessment

   Zorko is still sore and likely to miss another two matches.

   Return revised: 4 June → 18 June

   espn.com
6. 6 June

   Reassessment

   Brisbane injury list (2026-06-06) specifies quad, ~5 weeks. Refined from unspecified body region; expected return extended 2026-06-18 → 2026-07-11.

   Brisbane Lions
7. 7 July

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 18 (expected return 2026-07-11)

8. 11 July

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 18 side — return date realigned to the Round 18 game.

   Return revised: 11 July → 12 July

9. 11 July

   Progress update

   Dayne Zorko named at half-back in the Round 18 side against Essendon after returning from his quad injury. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.

10. R1812 July

    Returned to play

    Returned R18 vs ESS

    Returned after 7 fixtures missed

    Returned R18 — confirmed via lineup appearance.