Chris Judd trains with Carlton teammates at Visy Park. Picture: Mark Dadswell Source: Mark Dadswell / News Corp Australia
CARLTON says Chris Judd is almost certain to play next week - but it could be in the VFL.
Judd, a dual Brownlow Medallist and five-time best and fairest, has never played in Victoria's second-tier competition.
But Carlton is considering easing him back with the Northern Blues, given his slower-than-expected recovery from a torn hamstring and the fact another setback would leave him with little time to build momentum.
Judd was injured only minutes into his comeback from a long-term Achilles problem against the Western Bulldogs in Round 5, with coach Mick Malthouse vigorously defending the decision to re-introduce him at AFL level.
Carlton football manager Andrew McKay said where Judd would play over the Round 12 AFL weekend was up for debate. The Blues are due to play Geelong on the Friday night at Etihad Stadium.
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"We're still not sure at the moment. We're still umming and ahhing about that," McKay said.
"He's the type of quality player that could probably come straight back into the senior team, but that needs further discussion.
"He won't be playing this week, but he's recovery is going really well. He'll be training fully this week and fully next week with the aim of playing that week."
McKay, speaking on the Carlton website, said Ed Curnow was also likely to make his return next weekend. Curnow broke his leg in a collision with a behind post in the same win over the Bulldogs.
Promising first-year midfielder Patrick Cripps is a couple of weeks behind Curnow after suffering the exact same leg break as his more experienced teammate, but is on track.
The news isn't as good for Tom Bell, who has an infection in his fractured finger and will consult a specialist today for further advice.
McKay said ruckman Matthew Kreuzer (foot) was still on crutches and progressing slowly, but said blossoming defender Dylan Buckley (hip) would be fine to face the Brisbane Lions on Saturday night.
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