HERE’S an update on the fitness of seven Blues leading into Round 1 of the 2023 AFL season.

Corey Durdin (hamstring)
Expected to be available next week.

Lachie Fogarty (back)
Has returned to full training.

David Cuningham (shoulder)
Will continue to build up strength in his shoulder over the next month, with a clearer indication on his return to be determined after that.

Caleb Marchbank (calf)
Still in early stages of his rehabilitation: no timeline on his return as of yet.

Jordan Boyd (foot) and Matthew Cottrell (foot)
Currently completing respective running programs. A further update on respective returns to play will be provided when they progress into skills training.

Sam Walsh (back)
Back into skills training and is tracking to return to full training in the coming weeks. Timeline has not changed, with his return to play timeline expected to become clearer by Round 4.

Player

Injury

Update
Jordan Boyd Foot Is currently completing his running program.
A further update on his return to play will be provided when he progresses to skills training. (Update: 15 March)
Matthew Cottrell Foot Is currently completing his running program.
A further update on his return to play will be provided when he progresses to skills training. (Update: 15 March)
David Cuningham Shoulder Will continue to build up strength in his shoulder over the next month.
A clearer indication on his return to be determined after that. (Update: 15 March)
Corey Durdin Hamstring Expected to be available next week. (Update: 15 March)
Lachie Fogarty Back Has returned to full training. (Update: 15 March)
Caleb Marchbank Calf Still in early stages of his rehabilitation.
No timeline on his return as of yet. (Update: 15 March)
Sam Philp Foot Underwent surgery after experiencing a stress fracture to the second metatarsal in his foot.
Has been placed on the inactive list. (Update: 3 February)
Sam Walsh Back Back into skills training and is tracking to return to full training in the coming weeks.
Return-to-play timeline has not changed, expected to be clearer by Round 4. (Update: 15 March)
Zac Williams Knee Underwent surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.
Ruled out for the 2023 AFL season. (Update: 3 February)