Achilles Tendinopathy(ATTS)

Timeline

1. 30 Apr

   Occurred

   Achilles injury — sustained at training Thursday before Round 8 (2026-04-30). Replaced by Oliver Hayes-Brown for R8 vs WCE. Brings Richmonds injury list to 16/17.

   10 fixtures missed
2. 10 May

   Reassessment

   Updated to LTI — Achilles strain confirmed 2-3 months out, avoided surgery. Source: SEN/AFL.com.au R9 2026.

3. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Sam Lalor: Achilles, 6-9 weeks; partial tear

   Richmond FC
4. 14 May

   Reassessment

   Expected Return: Round 16-19

   Return now expected 27 June

   Richmond FC
5. 4 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Richmond's injury list targets a Round 18-20 return from his partial Achilles tear. estimated return timeframe of Round 18-20

   Return revised: 27 June → 12 July

   Richmond FC
6. 7 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   anchored to the Round 19 fixture. Sam Lalor | Achilles | 2 weeks

   Return revised: 12 July → 18 July

   AFL.com.au
7. 16 July

   Progress update

   Named in the Round 19 team selections (named team) and confirmed in the club ins list — selection confirms the player is available and fit. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.

   Return revised: 18 July → 19 July

8. R1919 July

   Returned to play

   Returned R19 vs HAW

   Returned after 10 fixtures missed

   Returned R19 — confirmed via lineup appearance.