James Blanck
Hamstring Strain(MTMJ)
Hamstring · Muscle
Returned
Returned via VFLTimeline
- 20 June
Occurred
Hamstring injury — return TBC. Recurrence after R15 return (recovered 2026-06-19). AFL R16 Medical Room (June 23, 2026).
3 fixtures missed - 7 July
Progress update
Progress updateAFL R18 Medical Room (updated 7 July) lists him as a Test for this round. James Blanck | Hamstring | Test
AFL.com.au - 9 July
Setback
Not named in the Round 18 squad — the fitness test for Round 18 was not passed.; re-targeting the club's Round 19 fixture.
- 12 July
Returned to play
Returned via VFL
Returned after 3 fixtures missedAppeared in VFL Round 16 2026 for HAW's VFL affiliate — state-league return confirmed.
vfl.aflmstats.com
Fixture impact
Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming
R0
R1
R2
R3
R14
R15
R16
R17
R18
missedinjured in gamereturnedV/S/W affiliate returnat riskupcoming? projected returnbyeplayeddid not play