CARLTON utility Alex Cincotta will undergo surgery next week to correct a hip issue.
The 27-year-old has been unable to train over the last week due to the injury, with further specialist consultation this week confirming surgery would be required.
Cincotta is expected to be sidelined for the next four to five months, with the aim to be available to play early in the season.
In regards to the Club’s existing rehab group, Charlie Curnow, Blake Acres (back), Corey Durdin (shoulder), Matthew Cottrell (shoulder), Jack Silvagni (knee) and Matt Duffy (knee) are all on track to integrate back into training during January, as part of their individual preparations for the start of the season.
Curnow will remain in Melbourne next week during the Club’s pre-season camp on the Sunshine Coast, after confirmation a small clean-up of his knee would be required.
The Club has made the proactive decision to complete the minor procedure early next week, to ensure Curnow’s availability for the start of the season will not be impacted.
AFL Injury List
| 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) |
|
18. Sam Walsh |
Hamstring |
Sidelined for next month (Update: 14 January)
Will be sidelined for at least the next month after suffering a hamstring strain. Expected to integrate into training program in next 2-3 weeks. (Update: 14 January) |
|
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) |
|
24. Nic Newman |
Knee |
Ruled out of the 2025 season (Update: 17 January)
Nic Newman has been ruled out of the 2025 season after rupturing his patella tendon at training in January. |
|
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)
18. Sam Walsh
Will be sidelined for at least the next month after suffering a hamstring strain. Expected to integrate into training program in next 2-3 weeks. (Update: 14 January)
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)
24. Nic Newman
Nic Newman has been ruled out of the 2025 season after rupturing his patella tendon at training in January.
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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