Overview

• Scans confirmed a hot spot in Walsh’s foot rather than a fracture, eliminating the need for surgery.
• Carlton anticipate the 24-year-old returning between rounds 19 and 20 after a five- to six-week recovery period.
• Jaxon Binns has been recalled to Carlton’s 23 for Sunday’s match against West Coast at Optus Stadium.
• The Blues sit 11th with a 5–7 record and now face key fixtures against North Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Collingwood and Brisbane without Walsh.
• Carlton’s season-long injury toll also includes Harry McKay, Nic Newman, Jagga Smith and Brodie Kemp sidelined for extended periods.