CARLTON is due to have a number of players return from their respective injuries in the coming weeks.
Here is where things stand from an injury standpoint.
Oscar McDonald (back)
McDonald experienced a back spasm during Thursday night’s win over the Western Bulldogs. This week will be used to allow the back to settle: he will miss Round 3 and will be further assessed next week.
Jack Martin (AFL Health and Safety Protocols)
Martin returned to the Club over the weekend and has commenced his preparation for Round 3.
Adam Cerra (AFL Health and Safety Protocols)
Cerra has been in good health during his isolation period. He will return to the Club in the middle of the week and will commence his preparation for Round 3 in the coming days.
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Sam Philp (ribs)
Philp will be a test to play this weekend. He will complete his training program throughout the week: his availability is to be confirmed on Friday.
Jack Carroll (knee)
Carroll his most likely to miss this weekend with knee soreness: at this stage, he is expected to return the following week.
Liam Stocker (ankle)
Stocker has completed his reconditioning block and will be available to play in the VFL on Sunday.
Player |
Injury |
Update |
Jack Carroll | Knee | Most likely to miss this weekend with knee soreness: at this stage, he is expected to return the following week. (Update: 29 March) |
Adam Cerra | AFL Health and Safety Protocols | Has been in good health during his isolation period. He will return to the Club in the middle of the week and will commence his preparation for Round 3 in the coming days. (Update: 29 March) |
David Cuningham | Knee | Currently in a performance conditioning block prior to his return to skills training. When he has completed the required workload over the coming month, he will look to integrate back into the skills program. (Update: 23 March) |
Ed Curnow | Knee | Sustained a medial ligament injury from a tackle in the VFL practice match win over Richmond. No surgery is required, but he is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks. (Update: 23 March) |
Josh Honey | Knee | Has returned to full training and is progressing well. He needs a solid training block over the next three weeks, with his availability to play to be assessed after that. (Update: 23 March) |
Caleb Marchbank | Knee | Has returned to the skills program: needs a good block of skills conditioning before his return to play. That training block will be his focus for the next month, with his timeline to return to play to be assessed after that. (Update: 23 March) |
Jack Martin | AFL Health and Safety Protocols | Returned to the Club over the weekend and has commenced his preparation for Round 3. (Update: 29 March) |
Oscar McDonald | Back | Experienced a back spasm in Round 2. He will miss Round 3 to allow his back to settle and will be further assessed next week. (Update: 29 March) |
Sam Philp | Ribs | Will be a test to play this weekend. He will complete his training program throughout the week: his availability is to be confirmed on Friday. (Update: 29 March) |
Liam Stocker | Ankle | Completed his reconditioning block and will be available to play in the VFL on Sunday. (Update: 23 March) |