Carlton ruckman Matthew Kreuzer will miss Thursday’s practice match against Collingwood after undergoing a heart procedure last week.

The veteran ruckman is expected to play against Fremantle in the Blues’ Marsh Community Series game later this month.

The 30-year-old has already returned to training but has experienced issues with his heart in the past.

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Round 18

Marc Pittonet clears in front of Callum Moore . Pic: Michael Klein Source: News Corp Australia

Kreuzer missed six games in the back end of 2018 due to an elevated heart rate that required attention from paramedics.

New recruit Marc Pittonet is set to face the Magpies in his first chance to stake a spot in David Teague’s team.

Pittonet was stuck behind Ben McEvoy and Jon Ceglar at Hawthorn, playing only seven games in five seasons at Waverley Park.

Carlton traded Andrew Phillips to Essendon in October and will look to develop 20-year-old ruckman Tom De Koning.