UPDATES on six Blues leading into Round 22.
Adam Cerra (hamstring)
- Scans have confirmed he experienced a hamstring strain during Saturday night’s game
- The Club will work through his recovery timeline over the next fortnight
Matthew Cottrell (shoulder)
- Scans have confirmed he experienced a fracture to his shoulder during Saturday night’s game that will require surgery
- As a result he will miss the remainder of the 2024 AFL season
Charlie Curnow (ankle)
- Experienced a rolled ankle on Saturday night but is expected to be available to play
- Availability: test
Caleb Marchbank (concussion)
- Has entered concussion protocols following the VFL game on Saturday
- Will be unavailable for selection this week
Orazio Fantasia (calf)
- Availability: 1-2 weeks
Zac Williams (hamstring)
- Availability: test
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
46. Matthew Cottrell |
Knee |
Rounds 3-4 (Update: 17 March)
Full training. Availability: Round 3-4 Expected to be available shortly after Round 2 bye. (Update: 17 March) |
|
44. Francis Evans |
Knee |
Rounds 3-4 (Update: 17 March)
Full training. Availability: Rounds 3-4. Expected to be available shortly after Round 2 bye. (Update: 17 March) |
|
35. Billy Wilson |
Foot |
Rounds 3-4 (Update: 17 March)
Full training. Availability: Rounds 3-4. Expected to be available shortly after Round 2 bye. (Update: 17 March) |
|
42. Adam Saad |
Hamstring |
Rounds 3-4 (Update: 17 March)
Integrating into full training. Availability: Rounds 3-4. Expected to be available shortly after Round 2 bye. (Update: 17 March) |
|
5. Adam Cerra |
Hamstring |
Rounds 3-4 (Update: 17 March)
Integrating into full training. Availability: Rounds 3-4 Expected to be available shortly after Round 2 bye. (Update: 17 March) |
|
22. Harry O'Farrell |
Knee |
TBC (Update: 3 March)
Continuing to undergo rehabilitation from ACL injury sustained late in 2025. Availability: TBC. (Update: 3 March) |
|
3. Jesse Motlop |
Knee |
Season (Update: 11 January)
Ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in January. Availability: Season. (Update: 11 January) |
46. Matthew Cottrell
Full training. Availability: Round 3-4 Expected to be available shortly after Round 2 bye. (Update: 17 March)
44. Francis Evans
Full training. Availability: Rounds 3-4. Expected to be available shortly after Round 2 bye. (Update: 17 March)
35. Billy Wilson
Full training. Availability: Rounds 3-4. Expected to be available shortly after Round 2 bye. (Update: 17 March)
42. Adam Saad
Integrating into full training. Availability: Rounds 3-4. Expected to be available shortly after Round 2 bye. (Update: 17 March)
5. Adam Cerra
Integrating into full training. Availability: Rounds 3-4 Expected to be available shortly after Round 2 bye. (Update: 17 March)
22. Harry O'Farrell
Continuing to undergo rehabilitation from ACL injury sustained late in 2025. Availability: TBC. (Update: 3 March)
3. Jesse Motlop
Ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in January. Availability: Season. (Update: 11 January)
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