“I wanted to cry for him”: Serong on hamstrung teammate
Fremantle star Caleb Serong has expressed his devastation for friend and teammate Hayden Young after the onballer suffered his third hamstring injury this season.
thewest.com.auI don’t have live access to current news in this moment, but here’s what I can share based on recent publicly reported updates up to 2026:
- There have been recurring reports of Caleb Serong dealing with soft-tissue and minor knee/calf concerns in recent seasons, which have kept him out of some matches but generally did not derail his long-term availability when managed carefully.[2][3]
- In May 2026, Fremantle Dockers listed Serong as an injury casualty for an upcoming clash, with reports suggesting a calf strain and a prognosis of a short layoff (two to three weeks) in that window. This would put his return on a timetable around late May or early June, depending on scans and rehabilitation response.[2]
- Prior to that, Serong has often returned quickly from minor injuries and has been described as durable when available, underscoring his role as a cornerstone midfielder for Fremantle when fit.[3][6]
If you’d like, I can look up the latest articles from a specific outlet or region (e.g., AFL media, Fremantle FC site, or major Australian papers) and summarize the current status with dates and expected return timelines. I can also pull direct quotes or injury update bulletins if you want precise wording.