Quick Stats
Currently injured — out since 24 May 2026 (143d) · Right hamstring injury sustained Q1 R11 GWS v BRL (2026-05-24). Hurt during a first-quarter contest with Charlie Cameron. Did not return. Subsequently ruled out of following round vs WCE — managing hamstring soreness. Per AFL post-match coverage.
Current Status
Hamstring Strain
Expected right for 2027 pre-season
Road to Recovery
Clinical progress for this injury — fitness tests, setbacks, and reassessments as they were recorded.
- R1124 May
Occurred
Right hamstring injury sustained Q1 R11 GWS v BRL (2026-05-24). Hurt during a first-quarter contest with Charlie Cameron. Did not return. Subsequently ruled out of following round vs WCE — managing hamstring soreness. Per AFL post-match coverage.
- R1124 May
Progress update
Q1 hamstring injury vs BRL; did not return. AFL post-match coverage confirms hamstring soreness ruled him out of next round.
AFL.com.au - 25 May
Progress update
- R174 July
Progress update
ReassessmentFaced a fitness test at Thursday training but was not selected for Round 17 - the club rehab report had him 1-2 weeks away, now targeting Round 18. Jack Buckley (hamstring) ... set to face fitness tests in Thursday's main training as they push to return
Return revised: 4 July → 11 July
GWS Giants - R1918 July
Progress update
Return estimate lapsed without a naming — not selected for Round 19; re-targeting the Round 20 fixture.
Return revised: 11 July → 25 July
- 28 July
Progress update
ReassessmentAFL Round 21 Medical Room (28 July) updated the return guidance to 2026-08-08. Jack Buckley — Hamstring — TBC
Return revised: 25 July → 8 Aug
AFL.com.au - R2314 Aug
Progress update
Not named in the Round 23 team — the earlier return estimate has passed. Now targeting the Round 24 game.
Return revised: 8 Aug → 22 Aug
zerohanger.com - 17 Aug
Progress update
Reassessmentno return expected before the season ends. their return to play timelines are still yet to be determined
Return revised: 22 Aug → 30 Sept
GWS Giants
Risk Profile
1 factor identifiedSeverity-weighted total across 2 recorded injuries — 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 7.1 games (below career avg)
Status: Active
Component Scores
Recent Form (Last 3 Seasons)↗
Up 5.9 games/season from career average
Career: 8 seasons, 85 games (10.6 avg)
Career Timeline (Completed Seasons)
| Season | Games played |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 19 |
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Injury Profile
Injury Categories
14 games missed · Last: May 2026
1 games missed · Last: May 2026
1 games missed · Last: Mar 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
3 injuries recorded| Date | Injury | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
24 May 2026R11 | Hamstring Strain10 updates MTMJ | Moderate (14) | Injured |
11 May 20261× · 685.1 km | Load-managed restManaged | Minor (1) | Returned |
22 Mar 2026R21× · 706.5 km | HDCO | Minor (1) | Returned |