Nick Watson#34
Quick Stats
Currently injured — out since 26 June 2026 (20d) · Hamstring tightness — ruled out at half-time in Round 16 v GWS (in-game).
Current Status
Hamstring Strain
Est. return: Round 19 (19 July)
Road to Recovery
Clinical progress for this injury — fitness tests, setbacks, and reassessments as they were recorded.
- R1626 June
Occurred
Hamstring tightness — ruled out at half-time in Round 16 v GWS (in-game).
- 30 June
Progress update
Hawthorn not concerned — hamstring tightness/awareness (precautionary half-time rest in R16), expected available Round 17 per Sam Mitchell; not a confirmed strain.
AFL.com.au - 30 June
Setback
Hawthorn ruled Watson out of the Round 17 trip to face Melbourne at UTAS Stadium as he manages hamstring tightness carried all week — superseding the earlier expectation he would be available R17. Return now targeted Round 18.
Hawthorn FC - 30 June
Progress update
Ruled out of Round 17; return targeted for Round 18 (2026-07-11) as Watson manages hamstring tightness.
Return revised: 4 July → 11 July
Hawthorn FC - 30 June
Setback
Hawthorn ruled Watson out of the Round 17 trip to face Melbourne at UTAS Stadium as he manages hamstring tightness carried all week — superseding the earlier expectation he would be available R17. Return now targeted Round 18. Hawthorn will be without electric forward Nick Watson for its Round 17 clash with Melbourne at UTAS Stadium on Saturday as he manages hamstring tightness.
Hawthorn FC - 6 July
Progress update
Progress updateESPN R18 preview: Hawthorn should regain star forward Nick Watson this week. should regain star forward Nick Watson this week
espn.com.au - R189 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.
Risk Profile
2 factors identifiedCarrying an ongoing injury from the last month — the most recent setbacks weigh heaviest.
Severity-weighted total across 1 recorded injury — more severe injuries weigh more; those older than 24 months count half.
Note:Risk factors are derived from a heuristic (injury history, age, workload, recurrence) — a placeholder while the ML model is pending. Bars show each driver's relative contribution, not an exact running total.
Career Durability
2026 Season (Active)→
On pace for 19.2 games (on track)
Status: Active
Component Scores
Recent Form (Last 3 Seasons)→
Career: 2 seasons, 43 games (21.5 avg)
Career Timeline (Completed Seasons)
| Season | Games played |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 25 |
Last updated: 13 July 2026
Injury Profile
Injury Categories
2 games missed · Last: June 2026
Durability Impact
1 soft tissue injuries × 5 points = -5 penalty
Travel Burden
Interstate flights only. Same-state and home-venue games count as 0 travel. Excludes games the player did not feature in.
Season Availability
Every round of the season — played, missed to injury, and what's ahead.
Injury History
1 injury recorded| Date | Injury | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
26 June 2026R161× · 1.34k km | Hamstring Strain7 updates MTMJ | Minor (2) | Injured |