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Carlton ruckman Andrew Phillips out indefinitely with stress reaction in foot
By Daniel Cherny
Carlton ruckman Andrew Phillips is out of action indefinitely because of a stress reaction in his left foot.
The Blues confirmed on Monday that the big man would consult with a specialist before a timeframe on his return could be determined.
Phil down: Andrew Phillips is out indefinitely.Credit: Michael Dodge
But, head of football Andrew McKay remained optimistic about Phillips' prospects for the season ahead. "While it's disappointing Andrew has sustained this injury, he'll be determined to get back out on the park as soon as possible," he told the club's website.
"He is extremely professional in his approach to football, and we know he will work as hard as he can to recover in readiness for the 2017 season."
Phillips, 25, played 16 games last year in his first season for the Blues after being traded from Greater Western Sydney. The Tasmanian played 14 games in four seasons at the Giants, having been starved of opportunities behind star ruckman Shane Mumford.
Phillips was one of four GWS players packaged up and traded to the Blues as part of a deal in 2015.
Gun midfielder Patrick Cripps also suffered a stress reaction in his lower back earlier in the pre-season, but is not expected to miss any matches.