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CibbuanoJudd to miss
June 27th 2008 06:25
CARLTON has suffered a major blow ahead of Saturday's crucial clash against Richmond at the MCG with skipper Chris Judd ruled out due to concussion caused by his heavy collision with Essendon skipper Matthew Lloyd in last Sunday's match against the Bombers.
Blues coach Brett Ratten said the club doctor had monitored Judd throughout the week and while the 2004 Brownlow medallist was on the improve, he had not recovered sufficiently to play on Saturday.
"Medical tests conducted during last week's game, following the heavy collision in the first quarter, indicated Chris was fit to continue during the match and the medical team regularly monitored him throughout the game," he said.
"Unfortunately his symptoms deteriorated after the game. The medical team have confirmed that Chris playing out the game against Essendon has had no bearing on his availability for selection this week," Ratten added.
Darren Pfeiffer will replace Judd in the Carlton squad for tomorrow's game.
Blues coach Brett Ratten said the club doctor had monitored Judd throughout the week and while the 2004 Brownlow medallist was on the improve, he had not recovered sufficiently to play on Saturday.
"Medical tests conducted during last week's game, following the heavy collision in the first quarter, indicated Chris was fit to continue during the match and the medical team regularly monitored him throughout the game," he said.
"Unfortunately his symptoms deteriorated after the game. The medical team have confirmed that Chris playing out the game against Essendon has had no bearing on his availability for selection this week," Ratten added.
Darren Pfeiffer will replace Judd in the Carlton squad for tomorrow's game.
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