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CibbuanoWalker close to return
July 15th 2009 04:57
CARLTON utility Andrew Walker could return to the side as soon as next week according to coach Brett Ratten.
Walker will play for the North Bullants in the VFL this weekend after recovering from his third bout of reconstructive shoulder surgery.
Speaking on Wednesday, Ratten said if the 23-year-old performs well he could play in the blockbuster clash against Colllingwood in round 17.
"'Walks' will be in the VFL this week. The fitness-wise is not a worry for us, he's nearly the fittest in the club - even fitter than Juddy," Ratten said on Wednesday.
"He could be one week away if he impresses straight up ... he might be in the following week."
Ratten also dismissed concerns over whether Walker's shoulder could withstand the rigours of AFL football
"Previously he has been really nervous when he's coming back but this time he's had a different operation and when he gets knocked the whole body moves this time," he said.
"Instead of rotating like a normal shoulder it's a bit tied down so it's a lot tighter and it'd probably take a Mack truck to probably move him."
Walker will play for the North Bullants in the VFL this weekend after recovering from his third bout of reconstructive shoulder surgery.
Speaking on Wednesday, Ratten said if the 23-year-old performs well he could play in the blockbuster clash against Colllingwood in round 17.
"'Walks' will be in the VFL this week. The fitness-wise is not a worry for us, he's nearly the fittest in the club - even fitter than Juddy," Ratten said on Wednesday.
"He could be one week away if he impresses straight up ... he might be in the following week."
Ratten also dismissed concerns over whether Walker's shoulder could withstand the rigours of AFL football
"Previously he has been really nervous when he's coming back but this time he's had a different operation and when he gets knocked the whole body moves this time," he said.
"Instead of rotating like a normal shoulder it's a bit tied down so it's a lot tighter and it'd probably take a Mack truck to probably move him."
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