CARLTON big man Matthew Kreuzer will miss this Saturday’s clash with Adelaide.

Kreuzer has been ruled out of the Round 19 game at the MCG due to general soreness following last week’s victory over Gold Coast.

Andrew Phillips gets his opportunity in the absence of Kreuzer, with the experienced tall to take on primary ruck responsibilities against the Crows.

Phillips joins the side for his fourth game of the season following an impressive run of form for the Northern Blues, averaging 24 hitouts over his 10 VFL appearances in 2019.

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The versatile ruckman has also shown his wares up forward in the state league competition, notching seven majors this season to prove an attractive target inside 50.

With Kreuzer set to miss, the Blues' experience on-ball becomes all the more important, with captain Patrick Cripps joining Ed Curnow at the centre bounce.

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Josh Deluca maintains his spot in the senior side, with the mid-season rookie recruit getting a taste of things last weekend after his first game, goal and win in Navy Blue against Gold Coast.

Bluebaggers will have to wait a little longer before they see David Cuningham out on the park, with the young forward ruled out of AFL and VFL action this weekend.

Cuningham is now back in full training after missing the last five weeks through injury. He will be given another full week of training before making a return to the field.

In: Andrew Phillips

Out: Matthew Kreuzer (general soreness)