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CibbuanoWalker to miss rest of the season
April 6th 2009 09:30
CARLTON utility Andrew Walker is expected to miss the remainder of the season after injuring his shoulder for the third time while playing in a practice match for the Blues' VFL affiliate Northern Bullants on Saturday.
Walker will now undergo major shoulder surgery on Wednesday morning.
The 22-year-old will have a bone graft in his shoulder which will stabilise his joint and give him the rotation and flexibility in his shoulder which he is currently lacking
Carlton football operations manager Steven Icke said the surgery gives Walker the best chance of ending his ongoing problems with his shoulder.
"Andrew is obviously frustrated but quite buoyant about the surgery because it's a different type of surgery and one which will strengthen the joint and give him the best chance of making a full recovery," Icke said.
Icke also said the Blues won't be rushing Walker back.
"Our expectation is he will miss the remainder of the year and if he gets back earlier it would be a bonus but it's about ensuring he is fully fit for next year," he said.
In some good news for the Blues, promising young defender Michael Jamison is expected to miss only two to three matches with a shoulder injury.
Icke said Jamison has a good range of movement in his shoulder and that once the current pain and tenderness subsides he will soon be able to begin playing.
Meanwhile, midfielder Andrew Carazzo is a chance to return via the VFL this weekend following the broken arm he sustained during the pre-season while former Fremantle ruckman Robbie Warnock is making solid progress in his return from a foot stress fracture.
Walker will now undergo major shoulder surgery on Wednesday morning.
The 22-year-old will have a bone graft in his shoulder which will stabilise his joint and give him the rotation and flexibility in his shoulder which he is currently lacking
Carlton football operations manager Steven Icke said the surgery gives Walker the best chance of ending his ongoing problems with his shoulder.
"Andrew is obviously frustrated but quite buoyant about the surgery because it's a different type of surgery and one which will strengthen the joint and give him the best chance of making a full recovery," Icke said.
Icke also said the Blues won't be rushing Walker back.
"Our expectation is he will miss the remainder of the year and if he gets back earlier it would be a bonus but it's about ensuring he is fully fit for next year," he said.
In some good news for the Blues, promising young defender Michael Jamison is expected to miss only two to three matches with a shoulder injury.
Icke said Jamison has a good range of movement in his shoulder and that once the current pain and tenderness subsides he will soon be able to begin playing.
Meanwhile, midfielder Andrew Carazzo is a chance to return via the VFL this weekend following the broken arm he sustained during the pre-season while former Fremantle ruckman Robbie Warnock is making solid progress in his return from a foot stress fracture.
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