Eight weeks after returning to Carlton’s senior team, big-man Matthew Kreuzer says his body is “looking and feeling good”.

After suffering a foot injury in the opening round of 2014, which kept the ruckman on the sidelines for more than a year, Blues fans across the country rejoiced when he was named to play against Adelaide in Round 10.

Since returning big ‘Kreuz’ has averaged just over 12 disposals per game and kicked four goals, but it’s his ruck work, contested marks and competitive edge that make him so dangerous.

“It was a frustrating start to the year but I put a lot of work in over that time and it probably helped playing two games in the VFL,” he told SEN on Wednesday.

“Those games gave me match fitness and a bit more time around the ball … so once I got back I felt really confident and it’s good to be back playing.

“The body is feeling really good and looking good, so it’s just a matter of staying on the park now and playing some footy.”

Carlton’s last two matches against Hawthorn and the Kangaroos have resulted in disappointing losses, but Kreuzer says he and teammates are always looking to improve and play their role each match.

“I’m just going out there each week to try and do my bit for the team and just try to get a win on the board.

“We’ve come a long way but we’ve still got some things to work on and hopefully in the next five weeks we can work on that and look forward to next year,” he said.

The Blues play the Pies on Saturday afternoon in the showcase game for the AFL’s Multicultural Round. Collingwood has lost its last six games in a row and the Magpies need to win to keep their slim finals hopes alive.

“They’ve probably hit a bit of a rough spot as well but it’s going to be a good game … it’s always good to play Collingwood at the ‘G,” Kreuzer said.

Meanwhile when talk turned to Kreuzer’s passion – Moto GP – SENs hosts questioned whether the 200cm ruckman would find a motorcycle to fit his big frame. But the 26-year-old has a solution.

“Yeah I’m not built for that, so I leave the road bikes alone and look more at the Harley’s – they’re a little bit more comfortable and bigger,” Kreuzer laughed.

But to make sure he stays safe and injury free, he promised Blues fan and radio broadcaster Andy Maher he’d only get around in his Hyundai for the time being.