HERE'S where things stand from a Carlton injury perspective leading into Round 4.
Matt Owies (hamstring)
- Scans have confirmed a hamstring strain
- Will miss Round 4 and will need to be assessed further over the next week to determine possible timeline on his return
Blake Acres (pec)
- Has a minor pectoral muscle strain
- Is expected to be available next week
Matthew Kennedy (soreness)
- Will be a test for this week after missing last week with calf soreness
Jack Martin (calf)
- Will be a test for this week
Sam Durdin (hamstring)
- Will be a test for this week
Sam Walsh (back)
- Has been in full training with the main group
- Will need to continue to do so, with the Club to be guided by how Sam completes the full training program before confirming his return to play
Player |
Injury |
Update |
Blake Acres | Pec | Has a minor pectoral muscle strain. Is expected to be available next week. (Update: 4 April) |
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) |
Sam Durdin | Hamstring | Will be a test for this week. (Update: 4 April) |
Matthew Kennedy | Calf | Will be a test for this week after missing last week with calf soreness. (Update: 30 March) |
Caleb Marchbank | Calf | Still in early stages of his rehabilitation. No timeline on his return as of yet. (Update: 15 March) |
Jack Martin | Calf | Will be a test for this week. (Update: 4 April) |
Matthew Owies | Hamstring | Scans have confirmed a hamstring strain: will miss Round 4. Will need to be assessed further over the next week to determine possible return timeline. (Update: 4 April) |
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 | Has been in full training with the main group Will need to continue to do so before confirming return to play. (Update: 4 April) |
Zac Williams | Knee | Underwent surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. Ruled out for the 2023 AFL season. (Update: 3 February) |