Calf Strain(LTMJ)

Timeline

1. 23 Mar

   Occurred

   Calf strain re-aggravation — second calf issue in three weeks. Listed 1-2 weeks on AFL official Round 3 injury list (March 24, 2026). Confirmed missed Round 3 and Round 4. Listed on official R4 injury list as 'Hamstring | 1 week'. Targeting return Round 5 (Gather Round).

   3 fixtures missed
2. 28 Mar

   Progress update

   Coach Chris Scott: I think so...yeah, that would be kind of my assumption. Dangerfield return earmarked for Easter Monday or the week after.

   espn.com
3. 30 Mar

   Setback

   Confirmed missed Round 3 and Round 4. AFL official R4 injury list: Hamstring | 1 week. Targeting Round 5 return.

4. 11 Apr

   Progress update

   Patrick Dangerfield — Calf | Test — Keen to return but club may play it safe given his interrupted start to the season.

   AFL.com.au
5. 16 Apr

   Progress update

   Listed Test on AFL official R6 injury list (April 15, 2026).

   AFL.com.au
6. 17 Apr

   Fitness test

   AFL.com.au
7. R618 Apr

   Returned to play

   Returned R6 vs WBD

   Returned after 3 fixtures missed

   Player confirmed in Round 6 lineup (19 disposals, 2 goals). Manually closed via Phase 1.8 POSSIBLE fix.