New Carlton recruit Lachie Plowman has had a pre-season setback.
Plowman has had minor hip surgery to relieve the discomfort he has been experiencing since resuming training in November.
He's expected to resume light training duties in a fortnight and will be ready to resume full training in 8-10 weeks.
The 21-year-old was traded to Carlton from Greater Western Sydney, where he played 20 AFL games after being recruited with the No. 3 draft pick in the 2012 National Draft.
VIDEO: Plowman speaks to Carlton Media after his first week on the track
A defender with terrific ability to win the ball, Plowman will be pressing his case to slot into the Blues' back six when he returns.
