Carlton insist Andrew Carrazzo will play. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
CARLTON insists there's nothing sinister about midfielder Andrew Carrazzo missing yesterday's final training session.
"He's fine. He will be there," Blues football manager Andrew McKay said.
Carrazzo was the only absentee from the 25-man squad named to play Richmond at the MCG tonight.
McKay said the vice-captain often didn't join the last workout on the day before a game.
"He has had a heavy workload in the pre-season and the sports science people keep a watch on that," he said.
The decision to rest Carrazzo seemed strange because the players barely raised a sweat during the leisurely 30-minute run-around at Visy Park.
Carlton's young key forward Sam Rowe is also listed as an emergency.
Coach Mick Malthouse was glowing in his praise for Rowe, who fought back from testicular cancer last season to rejuvenate his career.
"He's an intelligent young man who has been through a lot," Malthouse said.
"He will play a lot of football, I believe, because he has got an ingredient that's exactly what you want. He's a massive contester.
"He wants to play good football. He has been through a journey and he has tasted enough of floating around and has overcome a change of clubs. And now, of course, I suppose, a scare.
"And he's one of those players who's very easy to coach because he has got massive ambition. When you've got that, you virtually coach yourself."
Richmond named experienced defender Troy Chaplin, who joined the Tigers during the free agency period following nine seasons with Port Adelaide.
Nick Vlastuin, the Tigers' first-round draft pick, was named among the emergencies.
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said former Port Adelaide backman Chaplin would add defensive steel.
"He's a very good player, but he's also got outstanding leadership qualities," Hardwick said on the club's website.
"He will further help guys such as Alex Rance, Ben Griffiths, Jake Batchelor, all these types of players around him."
The Tigers are missing defenders Dylan Grimes and David Astbury, along with midfielder Nathan Foley through injury.
They decided against giving a Richmond debut to AFL-experienced recruits Aaron Edwards (from North Melbourne) and Chris Knights (Adelaide).
with AAP
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