Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 8 Feb

   Occurred

   Low-grade calf strain suffered while reintegrating into main training group during pre-season. Setback on top of knee cartilage recovery. delay from full training.

   6 fixtures missed
2. 22 Apr

   Progress update

   Max King is nearing a comeback from a 21-month absence from the AFL — AFL R7 injury list: Conditioning | Test (pending)

   AFL.com.au
3. 26 Apr

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 6 fixtures missed

   Appeared in VFL Round 5 2026 for Sandringham affiliate

   vfl.aflmstats.com