Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)

Timeline

1. R81 May

   Occurred

   Low-grade hamstring strain — sustained in the first quarter of Showdown 59 (Round 8 vs Port Adelaide, 2026-05-01). 36-year-old "didn't play any further part." Set to miss next few weeks (~3 weeks). Source: AFL.com.au article 1511786.

   3 fixtures missed

   vs PTA

2. 14 May

   Progress update

   player may play this round subject to fitness test.

   AFL.com.au
3. 14 May

   Reassessment

   NOT named in Round 10 squad — fitness test for R10 not passed. Re-target Round 11.

   Return revised: 14 May → 21 May

4. 14 May

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Taylor Walker is an outside chance to face North Melbourne after suffering a minor hamstring injury in round eight

   AFL.com.au
5. 14 May

   Fitness test

   AFL.com.au
6. 14 May

   Setback

   Not named in Round 10 squad — fitness test for R10 not passed. Reverting POSSIBLE → ACTIVE.

7. 19 May

   Progress update

   Taylor Walker - Hamstring injury. Available.

   AFL.com.au
8. 20 May

   Setback

   Named SANFL R11; ADE R12 bye, next AFL fixture R13 vs GEE 2026-06-04 Taylor Walker to play SANFL

   AFL.com.au
9. 1 June

   Returned to play

   Returned via SANFL

   Returned after 3 fixtures missed

   Taylor Walker kicked a game-high five goals in his first SANFL game for Kuwarna since 2014 (SANFL R7 v Glenelg, 2026-05-30).

   Adelaide FC