News Injuries & Suspensions
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LUCKLESS Carlton defender Nic Newman is set to miss the start of the season after another knee setback.
AFL.com.au understands Newman had reported soreness in the knee he injured last year with early signs revealing inflammation behind the kneecap.
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Newman was due to meet with specialists on Monday morning to establish the next course of action and to determine how much training he will miss.
The 28-year-old ruptured his patella tendon in round two last year and missed the remainder of the season. However, his latest complaint is centred on the area behind his kneecap
He received Carlton's best clubman award at last week's best and fairest count, such was his impact on the playing group during his rehabilitation in 2020.
The former Swan had been slated to resume his role at half-back this season after playing his first full match since last year in the Blues' intraclub a fortnight ago.
Newman crossed to the Blues ahead of 2019 and played 20 games in his debut season in navy blue after 31 games for Sydney across 2017-2018.
The Blues have a host of other defensive options this year after the recruitment of Adam Saad to play alongside others including co-captain Sam Docherty, Tom Williamson and Sam Petrevski-Seton.
Second-year prospect Brodie Kemp, who had also been training as a half-back, has been ruled out for the start of the season with an ankle injury.
AFL.com.au understands Newman had reported soreness in the knee he injured last year with early signs revealing inflammation behind the kneecap.
SCRATCH MATCHES Who your club is playing
Newman was due to meet with specialists on Monday morning to establish the next course of action and to determine how much training he will miss.
The 28-year-old ruptured his patella tendon in round two last year and missed the remainder of the season. However, his latest complaint is centred on the area behind his kneecap
He received Carlton's best clubman award at last week's best and fairest count, such was his impact on the playing group during his rehabilitation in 2020.
The former Swan had been slated to resume his role at half-back this season after playing his first full match since last year in the Blues' intraclub a fortnight ago.
Newman crossed to the Blues ahead of 2019 and played 20 games in his debut season in navy blue after 31 games for Sydney across 2017-2018.
The Blues have a host of other defensive options this year after the recruitment of Adam Saad to play alongside others including co-captain Sam Docherty, Tom Williamson and Sam Petrevski-Seton.
Second-year prospect Brodie Kemp, who had also been training as a half-back, has been ruled out for the start of the season with an ankle injury.
Tactically they played very well against Geelong last season for three quarters , ball skill and composure let them down.
Didn't allow the Hawkins island (or what the media called it) to happen easily , from memory I think Hartigan (now left) played on Hawkins and was close to BOG at 3/4 time.
Be interesting how Hawkins goes with Cameron , suspect they will try and get Cameron on his bike up and back most of the time.
Didn't allow the Hawkins island (or what the media called it) to happen easily , from memory I think Hartigan (now left) played on Hawkins and was close to BOG at 3/4 time.
Be interesting how Hawkins goes with Cameron , suspect they will try and get Cameron on his bike up and back most of the time.
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They reckon Vardy replaces Nicnat, with Oscar Allen assisting.
https://www.triplem.com.au/shows/rush-hour-perth
They reckon Vardy replaces Nicnat, with Oscar Allen assisting.
https://www.triplem.com.au/shows/rush-hour-perth