HERE’S the latest injury news from a Carlton perspective leading into the elimination final.
Blake Acres (collarbone)
- Cleared of a fracture to his collarbone
- Will be managed this week and will need to undergo a fitness test next week to assess his availability to play
Sam Docherty (soreness)
- Available for Week 1 of finals
Patrick Cripps (soreness)
- Available for Week 1 of finals
Player |
Injury |
Update |
Blake Acres | Collarbone | Cleared of a fracture to his collarbone. Will need to undergo a fitness test next week to assess his availability to play. (Update: 28 August) |
Patrick Cripps | Soreness | Available for Week 1 of finals. (Update: 28 August) |
Sam Docherty | Soreness | Available for Week 1 of finals. (Update: 28 August) |
Alex Mirkov | Medical | Discovered a leaking aortic valve in his heart. Will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2023 season. (Update: 16 June) |
Jack Silvagni | Knee | Cleared of any significant damage to his knee. A knee sprain will rule him out of at least Week 1 of finals: he has not suffered any further injury. (Update: 25 August) |
Zac Williams | Knee | Underwent surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. Ruled out for the 2023 AFL season. (Update: 3 February) |