Forget Cripps, Curnow and Walsh - the unsung Blues heroes driving Carlton's premiership push
The Blues have truly stood up and are a genuine flag threat in 2024 and they have their younger brigade of troops to thank for it.
Star Carlton recruit Mitch McGovern has suffered a pre-season setback, with the former Crow sustaining a back fracture in a training drill.
McGovern clashed heavily with a teammate and in a marking contest and crashed to the turf during an open training session at Ikon Park on Thursday.
The Blues reported the 23-year-old has “a small, non-displaced fracture of the back” after he was sent for scans on Friday.
“Often with this type of injury players can miss one to two games during the season, while for others it’s not uncommon to not miss any at all,” Carlton football chief Brad Lloyd said.
“Mitch will obviously continue to be monitored during this next period, however we’re confident he’ll be back training with the rest of the team following the Christmas break”.
Carlton’s players will complete individual programs away from the club during a mandatory three-week Christmas leave period negotiated by the AFLPA.
McGovern’s switch from Adelaide to the Blues was one of the headline moves of October’s AFL trade period.
The Crows received a first-round pick and SANFL prospect Shane McAdam from the Blues in return for the disgruntled forward, who demanded a trade with two years left on his contract.
© AAP
Who’s in your ultimate team? Pick the best team and compete with other fans for daily prizes on Draftstars. For the best odds on the game try out Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place? Set a deposit limit.
The Blues have truly stood up and are a genuine flag threat in 2024 and they have their younger brigade of troops to thank for it.
We’re taking a look at one player from each team that needs to make a difference this week, starting with the ANZAC Day games.
Brisbane star Charlie Cameron is free to face Geelong on Saturday after the AFL Tribunal used its discretion to turn his one-game suspension into…
Round 5 of the AFL provided plenty of action, from big scorelines to upset wins and pressure starting to build on some clubs and coaches already.
There's plenty of time left in the 2024 season, so there's a chance we will see a better win than what Adelaide produced to…
Geelong has been crafty and creative in its list management and has quietly assembled a very exciting young group of midfielders and half-forwards.