Updates have been provided for five Blues players ahead of Gather Round:
1. Caleb Marchbank (concussion):
– Entered concussion protocols last Friday.
– Unavailable for selection this week.
2. Jesse Motlop (hamstring):
– Sustained a low-grade hamstring strain last week.
– Expected availability: 2-3 weeks.
3. Jack Martin (hamstring):
– Diagnosed with a low-grade hamstring strain last week.
– Will undergo a conditioning block.
– Expected availability: 5-6 weeks.
4. David Cuningham (calf):
– Dealt with a low-grade calf strain last week.
– Expected availability: 2-3 weeks.
5. Sam Walsh (back):
– Participating in full training.
– Expected availability: 1-2 weeks.
Here are the injury updates for several players:
1. Matt Carroll (Groin):
– Continuing on his modified program.
– Return to play will be further assessed in Round 7. (Update: 26 March)
2. David Cuningham (Calf):
– Suffered a low-grade calf strain last week.
– Expected availability: 2-3 weeks. (Update: 3 April)
3. Sam Docherty (Knee):
– Suffered a ruptured ACL and torn meniscus in his right knee. (Update: 9 March)
4. Caleb Marchbank (Concussion):
– Entered concussion protocols last Friday.
– Unavailable for selection this week. (Update: 3 April)
5. Jack Martin (Hamstring):
– Sustained a low-grade hamstring injury last week.
– Will enter a conditioning block.
– Expected availability: 5-6 weeks. (Update: 3 April)
6. Alex Mirkov (Conditioning):
– Entered a modified program to increase training loads.
– Availability: Indefinite – will be reassessed in Round 6. (Update: 26 March)
7. Jesse Motlop (Hamstring):
– Suffered a low-grade hamstring strain last week.
– Expected availability: 2-3 weeks. (Update: 3 April)
8. Jack Silvagni (Knee):
– Has begun the initial stages of rehab following surgery. (Update: 21 February)
9. Sam Walsh (Back):
– Participating in full training.
– Expected availability: 1-2 weeks. (Update: 26 March)