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CibbuanoCharman out for up to six weeks
April 20th 2009 08:32
THE Brisbane Lions' ruck stocks have taken a major hit with ruckman Jamie Charman ruled out for four to six weeks with an ankle injury.
The 26-year-old injured his ankle during Friday night's 17-point loss to Collingwood at the Gabba.
Charman's injury comes on the back of a knee injury sustained by promising ruckman Matthew Leuenberger last week that will keep the youngster sidelined for up to three months.
Brisbane coach Michael Voss said he may be forced to promote the rookie-listed Daniel Murray.
"We've got young Bart McCulloch, he hasn't started playing, Daniel Murray is on our rookie list, he played on the weekend for the first time," Voss said.
"Whether or not he makes the next transition, we've now got two spots on our list available, Kieran King has gone on the long term injury list, along with Matthew Leuenberger."
"It's one of those ones where as a match committee you've got to go over the pros and cons of whether you bring someone in so early."
"Whether he's ready, does that help or hinder his development?"
The injury crisis means Mitch Clark will need to step up and be the club's number one ruckman and Voss is confident the 21-year-old can fill the void.
"Mitch has been good the last few weeks, his energy and aggression and what he brought to the contest has been very good."
"Mitch will have to come in and shoulder that responsibility, but that's something I'd imagine he'll look forward to."
Meanwhile, Voss said Jed Adcock - who also injured his ankle in the loss to the Magpies - is a chance to play against Geelong at Skilled Stadium on Sunday.
The 26-year-old injured his ankle during Friday night's 17-point loss to Collingwood at the Gabba.
Charman's injury comes on the back of a knee injury sustained by promising ruckman Matthew Leuenberger last week that will keep the youngster sidelined for up to three months.
Brisbane coach Michael Voss said he may be forced to promote the rookie-listed Daniel Murray.
"We've got young Bart McCulloch, he hasn't started playing, Daniel Murray is on our rookie list, he played on the weekend for the first time," Voss said.
"Whether or not he makes the next transition, we've now got two spots on our list available, Kieran King has gone on the long term injury list, along with Matthew Leuenberger."
"It's one of those ones where as a match committee you've got to go over the pros and cons of whether you bring someone in so early."
"Whether he's ready, does that help or hinder his development?"
The injury crisis means Mitch Clark will need to step up and be the club's number one ruckman and Voss is confident the 21-year-old can fill the void.
"Mitch has been good the last few weeks, his energy and aggression and what he brought to the contest has been very good."
"Mitch will have to come in and shoulder that responsibility, but that's something I'd imagine he'll look forward to."
Meanwhile, Voss said Jed Adcock - who also injured his ankle in the loss to the Magpies - is a chance to play against Geelong at Skilled Stadium on Sunday.
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