Luckless Giants utility Jacob Wehr can be sidelined for a minimum of two months after breaking his scapula of their spherical two loss to West Coast.
The 24-year-old was flattened of their season-opening win by Shane McAdam, with the Adelaide Crow rubbed out for 3 weeks for the illegal bump.
Wehr regrouped to tackle the Eagles, however was subbed out within the second quarter of their 19-point loss with a suspected AC joint damage after a success by Liam Duggan.
Giants coach Adam Kingsley confirmed the prognosis for the younger South Australian following scans.
“That’s really disappointing for a young guy who’s finding his way,” Kingsley mentioned on Tuesday.
“I’ve been really pleased with him on the wing, so to have him missing is disappointing, but that’s footy.”
Tempering his absence is the anticipated return of All Australian duo Lachie Whitfield and Josh Kelly for Saturday afternoon’s conflict with Carlton at Giants Stadium.
They each missed the journey west after concussion signs from spherical one.
“They’re progressing well through their protocols, but they’ve still got one or two things to tick off before they’re cleared,” Kingsley mentioned.
“They’ve been able to do a little bit, not with the squad yet but in their own training.
“They’ve been in a position to run, a bit little bit of the footy, however the subsequent development can be being ticked off to coach with the group on Thursday.
“Speaking to both of them, they seem like they’re both fine without any issues whatsoever.”
The first-year coach mentioned he was contemplating personnel modifications as he appeared to offer extra marking help for Jesse Hogan and Toby Greene.
He mentioned No.1 draft decide Aaron Cadman was an opportunity for choice regardless of solely booting one objective of their 80-point VFL loss to Essendon, with Kingsley noting he had restricted possibilities.
Th coach mentioned bringing in a ahead/second ruck in Kieren Briggs was an choice after his VFL displaying, significantly with the Blues doubtlessly together with two ruckmen in Tom De Koning and Marc Pittonet.
“He’s been really strong at VFL level, particularly with the defensive aspect and the follow-up stuff, which is really the key part of the game for him with his athleticism,” Kingsley said of Briggs.
“‘Flynny’ (Matt Flynn) has been actually good for us as the primary ruck and I’ve been actually happy together with his recreation to this point, so there’s an opportunity it might occur.”
With Carlton edging champions Geelong last round, Kingsley described taking on the Blues as a “big problem”.
“They performed very well in opposition to the reigning premiers,” he mentioned.
“They looked really sharp, they’re strong in the contest and really good on the outside, so they’ll challenge us in different areas.
“But we belief the best way we play and really feel we’re making some progress.”
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