Groin Strain(GTMJ)

Timeline

1. 23 July

   Occurred

   Adductor injury, facing a fitness test. Listed on both the AFL official injury list and the Zero Hanger Round 21 index. Onset unverified against player_games — last AFL appearance Round 12.

   1 fixture missed
2. 28 July

   Progress update

   Lewis Melican was named in the Sydney VFL side against GWS, having been managing a low-grade adductor strain.

   AFL.com.au
3. 30 July

   Setback

   Not named in the Round 21 team — the return did not eventuate this week. Re-targeting Round 22 (2026-08-08).

4. 30 July

   Progress update

5. 1 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 1 fixture missed

   Returned through the VFL — played for Sydney against Tasmania at Lakeside Oval. Coach Dean Cox named him as an option to cover Will Edwards in defence.

   vfl.aflmstats.com