AFLRATINGS NEWS: Carlton small forward Jesse Motlop will miss the 2026 AFL season.
He injured his knee at training on Monday with scans confirming an ACL rupture (via Mitch Cleary).
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Motlop will undergo surgery on his knee.
“Jesse has put in plenty of hard work in the pre-season, so we are really feeling for him at this time,”
“While there is understandable disappointment right now, Jesse is the ultimate professional, who possesses great resilience, which will help as he moves through the recovery process.” Carlton GM of Football Chris Davies.
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Carlton will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period.
Motlop averaged 10.7 disposals, 2.1 marks, 3.7 tackles and 0.7 goals from 23 games in 2025.
AFL Fantasy: 50.8
Game Time %: 76.3
PPM: 0.67
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