Carlton has recalled key trio Chris Judd, Marc Murphy and Matthew Kreuzer for Saturday’s clash with Adelaide at the MCG.
Two-time Brownlow Medallist Judd missed the Blues’ Round Nine loss to Sydney with knee soreness but has received the all clear to return to action this weekend.
Skipper Murphy will also strengthen Carlton’s midfield after sitting out last week’s clash at the SCG.
Fellow No.1 draft pick Kreuzer is set to play his first AFL game since the opening round of Season 2014. Recurring foot injuries have dogged the mobile ruckman over the past two seasons.
Dashing duo Dale Thomas (toe) and Chris Yarran (omit) will not confront the Crows, along with former Bulldog Liam Jones, who remains on the emergency list.
Carlton’s team is:
B: Sam Rowe, Simon White, Lachie Henderson
HB: Sam Docherty, Zach Tuohy, Kade Simpson
C: Marc Murphy, Chris Judd, Andrejs Everitt
HF: Nick Graham, Andrew Walker, Tom Bell
F: Troy Menzel, Lei Casboult, Dennis Armfield
FOL: Cameron Wood, Andrew Carazzo, Patrick Cripps
INT: Dylan Buckley, Ed Curnow, Matthew Kreuzer, Jason Tutt
EMG: David Ellard, Nick Holman, Liam Jones
IN: Kreuzer, Judd, Murphy
OUT: Thomas (toe), Yarran, Jones
