08-31-2024, 11:35 PM
CHARLIE CURNOW (ankle)
Most of the training attention from Carlton fans settled on the hulking forward who is endeavouring to overcome a nagging ankle injury. He wore a special ankle monitor/guard and refrained from kicking on his left foot. Did most of the drills but didn’t really extend himself. But Blues insiders are confident he will play
HARRY McKAY (quad)
Looked to tick most of the boxes with a week still to run as he breezed through the 90-minute session without any discomfort. Looked happy and content as he prepares to reunite with Curnow in attack.
MITCH McGOVERN (hamstring)
One of the key Blues from a structural point of view, McGovern missed last week’s clash with St Kilda after experiencing hamstring awareness the previous week. He got through the session without any concerns and finished it off running a number of laps. Should play.
ZAC WILLIAMS (hamstring)
Another of the Blues who missed the Saints’ clash but looks ready to resume off the back of a solid training session on Saturday. He’s played 18 games this season on his return from an ACL so he should have the fitness base to ensure he is ready to go next week.
SAM DOCHERTY (knee)
Patrick Cripps used the ‘f’ word to describe his great mate in his comeback bid - ‘flying’. That’s precisely how he looked to Blues fans watching on with interest. He was vocal and took part in every aspect of the training session, looking to get across the ground with speed and confidence. We shouldn’t be surprised as he leaves nothing to chance. The temptation to play him will be huge.
TOM DE KONING (foot)
Carlton’s chances of knocking off the Lions could come down to whether this big man proves his fitness or not. He’s genuinely touch and go. He wandered out for a few minutes in Saturday’s session - having pushed himself in training a day earlier - but then disappeared inside where he smashed out a session on the bike. This decision could go down to the wire.
ADAM CERRA (hamstring)
The Blues are likely to be more cautious with the midfielder, given he has had three hamstring episodes this season. Didn’t take part on Saturday, but like De Koning, he trained on Friday. Would need to have a serious week on the track to be considered.
JACK MARTIN (hamstring)
Like Cerra, Martin hasn’t had much luck with his body this season, so he too will be more unlikely than likely. Trained with TDK and Cerra on Friday. Still pushing to play but he's no certainty.
Most of the training attention from Carlton fans settled on the hulking forward who is endeavouring to overcome a nagging ankle injury. He wore a special ankle monitor/guard and refrained from kicking on his left foot. Did most of the drills but didn’t really extend himself. But Blues insiders are confident he will play
HARRY McKAY (quad)
Looked to tick most of the boxes with a week still to run as he breezed through the 90-minute session without any discomfort. Looked happy and content as he prepares to reunite with Curnow in attack.
MITCH McGOVERN (hamstring)
One of the key Blues from a structural point of view, McGovern missed last week’s clash with St Kilda after experiencing hamstring awareness the previous week. He got through the session without any concerns and finished it off running a number of laps. Should play.
ZAC WILLIAMS (hamstring)
Another of the Blues who missed the Saints’ clash but looks ready to resume off the back of a solid training session on Saturday. He’s played 18 games this season on his return from an ACL so he should have the fitness base to ensure he is ready to go next week.
SAM DOCHERTY (knee)
Patrick Cripps used the ‘f’ word to describe his great mate in his comeback bid - ‘flying’. That’s precisely how he looked to Blues fans watching on with interest. He was vocal and took part in every aspect of the training session, looking to get across the ground with speed and confidence. We shouldn’t be surprised as he leaves nothing to chance. The temptation to play him will be huge.
TOM DE KONING (foot)
Carlton’s chances of knocking off the Lions could come down to whether this big man proves his fitness or not. He’s genuinely touch and go. He wandered out for a few minutes in Saturday’s session - having pushed himself in training a day earlier - but then disappeared inside where he smashed out a session on the bike. This decision could go down to the wire.
ADAM CERRA (hamstring)
The Blues are likely to be more cautious with the midfielder, given he has had three hamstring episodes this season. Didn’t take part on Saturday, but like De Koning, he trained on Friday. Would need to have a serious week on the track to be considered.
JACK MARTIN (hamstring)
Like Cerra, Martin hasn’t had much luck with his body this season, so he too will be more unlikely than likely. Trained with TDK and Cerra on Friday. Still pushing to play but he's no certainty.
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