Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)

Timeline

1. R1123 May

   Occurred

   Hamstring strain — captain ruled out at half-time after pulling up sore in Round 11 vs West Coast (MCG, 2026-05-23). Failed to finish a third game of four 2026 appearances. McRae: "Let's get the scan and see how bad it is and then we'll work through that." Magpies considering options including overseas trip (Munich precedent from 2018).

   6 fixtures missed

   vs WCE

2. 25 June

   Reassessment

   Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 16 (expected return 2026-06-27)

3. 27 June

   Setback

   NOT named in the Round 16 team selections — fitness test for R16 not passed. Reverted POSSIBLE → ACTIVE;.

4. 30 June

   Setback

   Fresh hamstring setback at training on June 30 while rehabbing his Round 11 strain - ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season, with surgery planned.

   AFL.com.au
5. 4 July

   Progress update

   Ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season after a fresh hamstring setback at training; surgery planned. Long-term designation restored, next expected return set to the 2027 pre-season.

   Return revised: 4 July → 1 Mar

   AFL.com.au
6. 4 July

   Reassessment

   Season-ending hamstring setback with surgery - severity upgraded.

   AFL.com.au
7. 4 July

   Setback

   Long-term injury designation restored after the season-ending setback.

   AFL.com.au