Charlie Curnow injury: When will Carlton star return, who will replace him?
Carlton could be without star forward Charlie Curnow for the start of the AFL season after sending him off for knee surgery.
www.sportingnews.comHere’s a quick update on Charlie Curnow as of now.
- Charlie Curnow has been dealing with knee-related issues and surgery in the recent past, which impacted his availability for parts of the 2024–2025 period. For the latest developments, outlets have tracked his return timeline and any new surgery or fitness updates.[1][3]
- The status of his AFL season readiness has often hinged on knee rehab progress, with reports noting potential returns around rounds early in the season and possible misses for early fixtures depending on recovery milestones.[3][1]
- In 2025 and 2026 coverage, there has been discussion of his role at Carlton and how his availability could influence forward-line selections if he remains limited or returns to form, including speculation about lineup changes or trade talk in broader AFL coverage.[6][7][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest single-article update from a current source and summarize it, or set up a quick news brief with the top 3 developments and who they affect (Curnow, Carlton, and opponent teams).