Hamstring Strain Grade I(MTMS)

Timeline

1. R617 Apr

   Occurred

   Left hamstring strain sustained during Geelong vs Western Bulldogs (R6). Came off mid-game reporting hamstring concern. Flagged as potential miss given six-day turnaround to Round 7. | UPDATE 2026-04-23 post-match: Coach Beveridge confirmed setback — "He'll be out for a good month."

   3 fixtures missed

   vs GEE

2. 22 Apr

   Progress update

   Progress update

   AFL official R7 injury list (April 21, 2026): listed as Test (pending)

   AFL.com.au
3. 23 Apr

   Progress update

   Not named in Western Bulldogs Round 7 22. Significant hamstring bleeding confirmed — did not pass pre-selection assessment.

   Western Bulldogs
4. 23 Apr

   Fitness test

   Western Bulldogs
5. 23 Apr

   Progress update

   Listed as Test on AFL official Round 7 injury list

   AFL.com.au
6. 24 Apr

   Reassessment

   WBD vs SYD R7 post-match report: coach Beveridge confirmed "out for a good month". Setback on existing POSSIBLE hamstring (2026-04-17).

   Return revised: 25 Apr → 23 May

   AFL.com.au
7. 24 Apr

   Fitness test

   AFL.com.au
8. 26 Apr

   Setback

   Coach Beveridge post-R7 confirmed fresh setback in different hamstring area. Scans showed significant bleed. Out approximately one month. Upgraded from POSSIBLE per Round 7 mid-round review.

9. 11 May

   Progress update

   Rory Lobb - No serious hamstring injury confirmed. Will be assessed early in the week for Thursday's game vs Sydney

   Western Bulldogs
10. 14 May

    Reassessment

    Rory Lobb Hamstring - 1-2 weeks

    Return revised: 23 May → 28 May

    Western Bulldogs
11. 14 May

    Fitness test

    Western Bulldogs
12. 14 May

    Progress update

    Named in Round 10 CAR vs WBD squad. Hamstring recovery — fitness test on game day.

13. R1015 May

    Returned to play

    Returned R10 vs CAR

    Returned after 3 fixtures missed

    Named in Round 10 squad despite April setback prognosis. Closed by pre-game selection check.

14. 16 May

    Fitness test