UPDATES on 11 Blues leading into Round 20.
Tom De Koning (lung/foot)
- Experienced a collapsed lung and a foot fracture during the win over North Melbourne
- Was treated on Sunday night in hospital for the collapsed lung and is recovering well
- Will undergo surgery this week on his fractured foot and as a result will be sidelined for the remainder of the home and away season
Blake Acres (foot)
- Scans cleared him of damage to his foot after being subbed out of the game against North Melbourne
- Will aim to train fully this week to be available
- Availability: Test
Sam Durdin (calf)
- Underwent scans which confirmed a medium-grade calf strain, following the game against North Melbourne
- Availability: 4-6 weeks
Hudson O’Keeffe (hamstring)
- Underwent scans which confirmed a hamstring strain, following the VFL game on Sunday
- His timeline of recovery will be determined over the next fortnight
Jordan Boyd (shin soreness)
- Availability: Test
Caleb Marchbank (illness)
- Availability: Test
Orazio Fantasia (calf)
- Availability: Test
Mitch McGovern (hip flexor)
- Availability: Test
Zac Williams (hamstring)
- Recovering from a low-grade hamstring strain
- Availability: 3-4 weeks
Corey Durdin (shoulder)
- Currently a week-to-week assessment, with the Club to be guided by his progression over the coming weeks
- Availability: TBA
Jack Silvagni (knee)
- Has commenced his running program, which he will look to progress over the coming months
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
1. Jack Silvagni |
Knee |
January integration into training (Update: 14 December)
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December) |
|
13. Blake Acres |
Back |
January integration into training (Update: 14 December)
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December) |
|
19: Corey Durdin |
Shoulder |
January integration into training (Update: 14 December)
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December) |
|
30. Charlie Curnow |
Ankle |
January integration into training (Update: 14 December)
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December) |
|
39. Alex Cincotta |
Hip |
Aim to be available early in 2025 season (Update: 14 December)
Further specialist consultation confirmed surgery would be required. Expected to be sidelined for the next four to five months, with the aim to be available to play early in the season. (Update: 14 December) |
|
41. Matt Duffy |
Knee |
January integration into training (Update: 14 December)
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December) |
|
46. Matthew Cottrell |
Shoulder |
January integration into training (Update: 14 December)
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December) |
1. Jack Silvagni
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December)
13. Blake Acres
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December)
19: Corey Durdin
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December)
30. Charlie Curnow
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December)
39. Alex Cincotta
Further specialist consultation confirmed surgery would be required. Expected to be sidelined for the next four to five months, with the aim to be available to play early in the season. (Update: 14 December)
41. Matt Duffy
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December)
46. Matthew Cottrell
On track to integrate back into training during January, as part of individual preparations for the start of the season. (Update: 14 December)
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