(Update on Kreuzer and Garlett on the Blues website)
Star ruckman Matthew Kreuzer was the only casualty to emerge from the Blues’ JLT Community Series win over Hawthorn, with a rolled ankle cutting his night short.
But in reassuring news for Blues supporters, Head of Football Andrew McKay said he wasn’t concerned about the big man’s availability.
“The good part about it (ankle injury) is that it’s really mild. Matthew will start training at the back end of the week and we’re very confident he’ll be right for Round 1,” McKay said on Tuesday.
Jarrod Garlett is also in the mix for his club debut next week after succumbing to injury against St Kilda.
The exciting former Sun showed his speed and goal sense against the Saints before a knock to the shoulder saw him sidelined in the second half.
“We rested Jarrod against Hawthorn. He seems fine and we expect him to be available for selection for Round 1,” McKay said.