Carlton are adamant they are a better side with Harry McKay partnering Charlie Curnow up front, as Brisbane deal with a major injury concern in their backline ahead of Saturday’s preliminary final.
Harry McKay has declared himself ready for Carlton’s push to their first grand final since 1999, but Charlie Curnow’s Brisbane conqueror faces a battle to be fit for Saturday’s preliminary final.
The Lions are sweating on the fitness of defender Jack Payne, who had his foot in a moon boot last week to reduce swelling in his ankle. He resumed running on Tuesday and was restricted to light duties. McKay’s availability has sparked further discussions over his place in the Blues’ side. Former Port Adelaide star Kane Cornes has urged Michael Voss to leave out McKay, saying he can’t be trusted in a big final with his wayward kicking.
Carlton’s senior assistant coach Ash Hansen quipped he was “flabbergasted, bemused and shocked” by the chat the Blues were better without McKay, the Coleman Medal winner two years ago. “The first couple of days yeah, it’s not a great feeling you’re a little bit headachy,” McKay said on the Ben and Harry Podcast he runs with his brother Ben McKay.
“It’s all tracking really well, back full training this week and all going well, I’ll be all good to play.”
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