Carlton second round selection in the NAB 2004 AFL Draft, Adam Hartlett is set to make his return to football this weekend after a terrible run with injuries.


Hartlett, was robbed of the chance to display his wares in 2005 because of injury, and his 2006 season got off to a similar start with injuries restricted him following impressive performances for Carlton in the opening NAB Cup game and two regional challenge series matches.


Hartlett has missed the majority of season 2006 with a hamstring injury.


Hartlett is expected to play for the Northern Bullants reserves prior to Saturday’s top of the table VFL clash between the Bullants and Sandringham at Trevor Barker Oval on Sunday.


In further injury news at Carlton, Brendan Fevola (knee) and Heath Scotland (ankle) are both expected to play against Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday night. While Josh Kennedy (knee) and Ian Prendergast (abdominal strain) will both have to pass fitness test to play this weekend.


Carlton’s Injury List



Player   Injury   Return
Adam Hartlett   hamstring   available
Heath Scotland   ankle   likely
Brendan Fevola   knee   likely
Josh Kennedy   knee   test
Ian Prendergast   abdominal strain   test
Paul Bower   knee   2 weeks
Brad Fisher   shoulder   3-4 weeks
Jarrad Waite   knee   3-4 weeks
Anthony Koutoufides   fractured hand   4 weeks
Troy Longmuir   shoulder   6-8 weeks
Jason Saddington   knee soreness   TBA
Justin Davies   back   indefinite