Promising young Blue ruptures ACL in win over Port Adelaide
Carlton's promising young player Matt Carroll has suffered a ruptured ACL during a match against Port Adelaide. This injury is a significant setback for the 20-year-old, who was in excellent form prior to the incident. Carroll will be placed on the inactive list, allowing the club to make adjustments for the upcoming mid-season draft.
- ▪Matt Carroll ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during a game against Port Adelaide.
- ▪He was coming off a strong performance in his previous match against the Western Bulldogs.
- ▪Carroll is the second Carlton player to suffer an ACL injury this season.
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