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).

   13 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