Groin Injury (General)(GRXX)

Timeline

1. 24 Apr

   Occurred

   Groin soreness (chronic management since November 2025) — hit tipping point during R7 weekend after training, returned next day with soreness. Richmond medical team prescribed conditioning block. AFL R8 injury list: 3 weeks expected.

   3 fixtures missed
2. 14 May

   Progress update

   managing groin soreness since November last year and is now in a conditioning block. Expected Return: Test

   Richmond FC
3. 14 May

   Fitness test

   Richmond FC
4. 16 May

   Progress update

   Kaleb Smith and his injured groin is listed as a test for this week

   Richmond FC
5. R1016 May

   Returned to play

   Returned R10 vs STK

   Returned after 3 fixtures missed

   Named in Round 10 STK-vs-RIC squad (Sunday). Closed by Phase 1.45 active-surprise signal, confirmed by Phase 4 review.