Carlton star taken to hospital as Victoria wins Origin<\/a><\/p>\nVictoria holds off a spirited WA side to win the first Aussie rules State of Origin clash for 27 years, though the game is marred by a serious injury to Carlton star Jacob Weitering.<\/p>\n
But Carlton are confident Weitering will prove fit for the club’s opening round meeting with Sydney on March 5.<\/p>\n
“The defender has been cleared of any other injury. As a result, he remains a good chance to be available to play in Opening Round,” a club statement said.<\/p>\n
“The 28-year-old will now focus on making a full recovery, with the Club to confirm his availability to play against Sydney during the week of opening round.”<\/p>\n
Weitering had expressed no regrets about participating in Origin in the aftermath of WA’s loss.<\/p>\n
“Not at all, absolutely loved the week,” he said on Sunday.<\/p>\n
“The result went our way as well. I kept up with the scores in hospital.<\/p>\n
“I would certainly do it again if I got the opportunity.”<\/p>\n
Port forward Georgiades, along with Adelaide recruit Callum Ah Chee and GWS defender Sam Taylor were unable to finish the game due to ‘hamstring awareness’.<\/p>\n
Gold Coast’s Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell also injured a finger.<\/p>\n
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