CARLTON forward Harry McKay is set to undergo an arthroscope on his knee, which is expected sideline him for the next six to eight weeks.
McKay was subbed out of the game in the first quarter of Saturday’s win over Port Adelaide.
Consultation with a surgeon on Monday confirmed a clean out of the knee was required.
The 25-year-old will undergo the procedure this week before commencing his rehabilitation.
“While it is disappointing for Harry that he will be sidelined, we know he will be the ultimate professional and continue to have a positive influence around the Club during this period of the season,” Carlton Head of Football Brad Lloyd said.
“One of the main things the playing group prides itself on is stepping up and everyone playing their role when needed. That opportunity will present again in Harry’s absence.
“We’ll continue to lean on our even contribution across the board as we lock in for this Saturday’s game against West Coast.”
There are also updates on four more Blues heading into Round 19.
Adam Cerra
- Currently has hamstring tightness
- Will be a test to play this week
Matt Owies (calf)
- Scans confirmed a low-grade calf strain
- Will miss the next 1-2 weeks
Zac Fisher (hamstring)
- Test to play this week
Marc Pittonet (knee)
- Continues to be a week-to-week assessment
Player |
Injury |
Update |
Adam Cerra | Hamstring | Currently has hamstring tightness. Will be a test to play this week. (Update: 17 July) |
Zac Fisher | Hamstring | Test to play this week. (Update: 17 July) |
Matt Kennedy | Knee | Suffered a high-grade MCL injury: will undergo rehab over next extended period of time. Is a chance to be available to play late in the season. (Update: 11 July) |
Harry McKay | Knee | Set to undergo an arthroscope on his knee. Expected to be sidelined for the next 6-8 weeks. (Update: 16 June) |
Alex Mirkov | Medical | Discovered a leaking aortic valve in his heart. Will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2023 season. (Update: 16 June) |
Matt Owies | Calf | Scans confirmed a low-grade calf strain. Will miss the next 1-2 weeks. (Update: 17 July) |
Sam Philp | Foot | Has returned to modified training. (Update: 11 July) |
Marc Pittonet | Knee | Continues to be a week-to-week assessment. (Update: 17 July) |
Zac Williams | Knee | Underwent surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. Ruled out for the 2023 AFL season. (Update: 3 February) |