Charlie Curnow injury: Blues star to miss AFL round one match against Richmond after undergoing surgery

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Charlie Curnow injury: Blues star to miss AFL round one match against Richmond after undergoing surgery

Blues goal-kicking machine Charlie Curnow will miss the season opener against Richmond after having a ****** removed from his knee.

Carlton are downplaying the severity of the surgery Curnow underwent on Tuesday, saying it was minor and the club hoped he would be fit for the round two’s Thursday night MCG blockbuster against Hawthorn.

“This procedure allowed for the removal of a ****** that is no longer required from an old knee injury, which the club was able to identify as the cause of a small level of discomfort for Curnow over the last week,” the Blues said in a statement.

“The club has been able to move quickly to have it corrected to ensure there will be no ongoing impact for Curnow once the season begins.

“Due to the minor nature of the surgery, Curnow will be able to recommence running within the week, full training in the coming weeks and be available to play in either Rounds 1 or 2.”

Curnow left the field in discomfort during the Blues’ match simulation session against St Kilda at Ikon Park on February 8 and had his right knee assessed by medical staff.

The two-time Coleman Medal winner was then sent for precautionary scans, which came back clear.

Curnow has been on a modified training program as he builds back to full fitness after undergoing knee and ankle surgeries in the off-season.

The 28-year-old has had a horror run with knee injuries from 2019 to 2021, playing only 15 games across three years.

He played more than 20 games each year over the next three seasons but missed several games last season due to knee and ankle complaints.

Blues superstar Sam Walsh is expected to recover from a hamstring injury in time for round one, while Jack Silvagni (knee) is expected to resume full training in a week.

Carlton play Geelong in a match simulation at Ikon Park on Thursday.

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