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Richmond says Sam Lalor's rehab from his initial hamstring injury was 'strong and meticulous'
www.afl.com.auHere’s the latest available on Sam Lalor:
- Recent updates suggest Sam Lalor’s injury and return timelines have been fluid, with reports in 2025 highlighting concussion and a fractured jaw after a late-match collision, and later hamstring concerns that influenced his availability for the season.[1]
- In mid-2025, official AFL and club communications indicated Lalor was dealing with a hamstring injury that could require surgery, effectively ending his season and prompting discussions about surgical intervention.[2]
- A March 2026 Richmond FC update framed Lalor as aielder in development, with talk of adjusting his role and ongoing hamstring considerations, including the possibility of surgery if required by medical assessment.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current public statements or recent news articles from specific outlets (AFL.com.au, Richmond FC, major Australian networks) and summarize any new developments in the last week.