Carlton players and officials have vowed to “wrap their arms” around Jack Silvagni after the gunslinger suffered a season-ending ACL injury.Silvagni is expected to miss the entire 2024 campaign after tearing his ACL in pre-season training on Thursday.He was sent for tests which confirmed the devastating injury, almost exactly a year after Blues defender Zac Williams suffered the same fate in the 2023 season.Carlton football boss Brad Lloyd said the club was rallying behind Silvagni and supports him as he recovers from the disappointment.”Jack worked so hard over the summer to put himself in a great position to attack throughout the year, so we really feel for Jack right now,” Lloyd said.—We will be with him every step of the way during his rehabilitation and no doubt the entire Carlton faithful will be.andquot; 💙Weand#039;ve hugged Jack Silvagni and the scan confirms he tore his ACL.— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) January 25, 2024″While the emotions of the moment are disappointing, it is well known that Jack’s work ethic and commitment to the football club is unwavering and his strong character will be his biggest strength during his recovery.”We are with him every step of the way during his rehabilitation and no doubt the entire Carlton faithful. The energy he brings will have a positive impact on the club and playing group throughout this seasonSilvagni played 16 games last year but was hampered by a sprained knee in the second half of the season.He kicked four goals in the Blues’ Round 18 win over Port Adelaide before being injured and hoping to return to the forward line in 2024 ..
Carlton forward Jack Silvagni will miss the upcoming 2024 AFL season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).The injury occurred during training today and Silvagni was immediately sent for tests, which later confirmed an ACL injury.A 26-year-old man undergoes surgery before starting rehabilitation.”Jack worked so hard over the summer to put himself in a great offensive position for the year, so we really feel for Jack right now,” Carlton general manager of football Brad Lloyd said.“Although feelings are disappointing at the moment, it is well known that Jack’s work ethic and commitment to the football club is unwavering and his strong character is his greatest strength in the recovery.“We will be with him every step of the way during his rehabilitation and undoubtedly all of Carlton will be loyal. With the energy he brings, he will have a positive impact on the club and the playing group throughout this season..