After Jamison underwent surgery during the week on the meniscus in his injured left knee that will keep him sidelined for a month, Carlton supporters wondered who would step in and fill the role of their star full-back.
Last week against West Coast, with Jamison off the ground and Eagle Josh Kennedy in sublime touch, it was Lachie Henderson who was given the role on the former Blue.
Carlton coach Brett Ratten kept the faith and against the Tigers, Henderson was again handed a daunting role in defence, this time on reigning Coleman medallist Jack Riewoldt
Henderson headed straight to 'Jumping Jack' and Richmond coach Damien Hardwick, sensing a chance to exploit the 21-year old, sent his star forward deep into the goalsquare.
But as he did last week on Kennedy, Henderson kept Riewoldt to a minimal output despite his four-goal haul, with the star forward only managing eight kicks in a performance that once again pleased his coach.
"I thought he was very good," Ratten said after the match.
"Some of the ball that was kicked to Jack he couldn't stop. Not too many defenders could have stopped those entries and him marking the footy.
"When he had the ball in his hands he set us up a couple of times as well. It wasn't just about defending. I thought the balance was very good for him."
After finding his way to Carlton in the deal that sent much-loved forward Brendan Fevola to Brisbane, Henderson has slowly but surely worked his way into the senior Carlton line-up.
After playing 19 matches in his first season at the Blues last year, Carlton supporters expected big things from the recruit who will be forever linked with the Fevola trade.
But after an interrupted pre-season due to a hip injury, Henderson struggled early in the season and has only now regained his fitness and form, much to the delight of the Blues faithful.
With Carlton's defence often seen as its Achilles heel in recent years, Henderson could be the man to put his hand up and take on rival big forwards as the Blues defence continues to grow under the guidance of Ratten.
And with Jarrad Waite and Andrew Walker now the two key targets in the forward line, Henderson could be released from his attacking role and become that second key defender Carlton fans have been crying out for.
Ratten said during the week he was confident his side could cover the loss of Jamison, with Bret Thornton, Jordan Russell and Jeremy Laidler marshalling the defence.
And with the Blues set to regain Nick Duigan and Paul Bower in the coming weeks, the Blues defensive cohort is beginning to find some form with finals fast approaching.
