Carlton has thrown an AFL lifeline to mature age defender Alex Cincotta because the Blues look to fill a void left by injured halfback Zac Williams.
A speedy rebounding defender who completed second within the Blues’ VFL finest and fairest final 12 months, Cincotta has been rewarded for his consistency after he performed each sport and averaged 21 disposals.
The 26-year-old, snapped up hours earlier than the SSP deadline closed on Wednesday, was Carlton’s second supplementary choose of the summer season, with Oakleigh Chargers ruckman Hudson O’Keeffe signed on Friday.
Two spots have been vacated on the Blues’ lively checklist by Williams’ (knee) and Sam Philip’s (foot) accidents.
Carlton checklist supervisor Nick Austin had additionally thought of former Richmond and Gold Coast defender Oleg Markov to exchange Williams throughout halfback, however the athletic 26-year-old was snapped up by Collingwood final week.
“After a superb season in the reserves last year, we are delighted to elevate Alex onto the AFL list,” Austin mentioned.
“Alex will work closely with our defensive group, building on his craft and developing his skills even further.
“He’s a mature-age player, who already understands our system and has played with a lot of our group, so we’re excited for Alex and pleased we’ve been able to provide him with an opportunity.”
Before reaching VFL stage, Cincotta had plied his commerce with Geelong Football Netball League membership Newtown and Chilwell, the place he performed 62 senior video games between 2016 and 2021.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
