Carlton will come out of their unusual early-season AFL bye with a brace of important inclusions for the Good Friday match against North Melbourne.
While the 2-0 Blues will start as strong favourites in the twilight game at Marvel Stadium, coach Michael Voss took note of the young Kangaroos’ impressive first half last week against Fremantle.
Carlton will welcome back Jacob Weitering, one of their most important players, and fellow defender Caleb Marchbank from injury.
Star midfielder Sam Walsh continues to make good progress in his much-discussed return from a back injury and could return in the next fortnight.
“We’re trending certainly in the right direction … very good news,” Voss said on Thursday morning.
“They’re obviously really important players to us, having Elijah also coming into the team, what he’s been able to do over the pre-season has been particularly impressive.
