Carlton have made a late change for their clash with North Melbourne on Sunday at Marvel Stadium, with defender Caleb Marchbank being ruled out due to illness.
It means Sam Durdin, who hasn't played an AFL match since 2022, will play his first match in 2024 and his second overall for the Navy Blue.
Go get 'em, Nige.
We've made a change for tomorrow's clash with North Melbourne, which will see Sam Durdin play his first AFL game in over two years - and his second in Navy Blue.
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) July 20, 2024
Durdin, distant relative to teammate Corey Durdin, has played 23 AFL matches in his seven-year career, beginning at North Melbourne, the team he will line up against on Sunday.
He was drafted with the 16th pick in 2014, debuted in 2017 with eight appearances, before being delisted at the end of 2020.
Picked up by the Blues in the 2022 Mid-Season Draft, he managed nine disposals, two marks and two tackles in his sole outing, but earns another chance this weekend.
Standing 199cm with a 100kg frame, he will boost the size in Carlton's defence, playing second fiddle down back behind Jacob Weitering.
Brodie Kemp has been elevated to an emergency.
