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Carlton Clears Charlie Curnow for Friday Night Match After Training Collision

Coach Michael Voss confirmed the star forward's availability while dismissing injury concerns and welcoming back defender Jack Silvagni.

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Overview

  • Charlie Curnow has been declared fit to play in Carlton's Friday night AFL game against St Kilda at the MCG following a training collision with Tom De Koning.
  • Coach Michael Voss denied reports of a knee issue for Curnow, describing the incident as 'just a knock' and rejecting claims of painkiller use.
  • Curnow participated in Thursday's captain's run to reassure medical staff of his readiness to compete.
  • Jack Silvagni will return to the lineup after recovering from surgery on a broken hand sustained two weeks ago.
  • The Blues aim to rebound from a heavy loss to Adelaide, with key players' fitness seen as critical to their season prospects.