Chris Judd will miss Carlton's Round 11 clash with Brisbane at the Gabba – but the good news is he looks set to return the following week. 

Football Operations Manager Andrew McKay says Judd will train fully this week – the only question is where he'll be making his comeback, with a rare stint in the VFL a possibility. 

"Still not sure at the moment," McKay said. 

"He's the type of quality player who could come straight back into the senior team, but that needs further discussion."

Tagger Ed Curnow is on track to return at the same time as Judd, after suffering a fractured leg against the Western Bulldogs. 

Meanwhile Dylan Buckley will be available to play after copping a knock to the hip against the Crows. 

But a slight setback from Tom Bell whose injured finger became infected. 

"He's going back to the specialist tomorrow so we'll find out more then," McKay said. 

"He certainly won't play this week and we'll wait on the advice of the surgeons tomorrow."

Injury List

Tom Bell 
Finger
TBC

Patrick Cripps 
Leg
3-4 weeks

Ed Curnow 
Leg
1 week

Chris Judd 
Hamstring 
1 week

Matthew Kreuzer 
Foot 
8 weeks