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G\ufeffun Carlton forward Harry McKay won't face the Western Bulldogs on Friday night due to personal reasons, the Blues have confirmed.<\/p>\n
The 2021 Coleman Medallist missed last week's game against Hawthorn, which the club said was due to illness.<\/p>\n
He was given time away from the club due to personal reasons after\ufeff the Hawks clash, and although he returned to training on Wednesday, he won't play at Marvel Stadium as the Blues aim for their first win of the season on Friday night.\ufeff<\/p>\n
"The 27-year-old's wellbeing remains a focus as he continues to work through a personal matter," Carlton said in a statement.<\/p>\n
"The club is providing the appropriate support to McKay, with his availability for round four to be determined next week."<\/p>\n
McKay's unavailability is a huge blow to the Blues, who have opened their premiership campaign with consecutive defeats to Richmond and Hawthorn.<\/p>\n
Backed as hot favourites against the Tigers in round one, Michael Voss' men led by 41 points during the second quarter but conceded\ufeff 12 of the last 14 goals to suffer a 13-point defeat.<\/p>\n
Carlton great Brendon Fevola said it was "one of the darkest nights in Carlton's history".<\/p>\n
The Blues then\ufeff slumped to a 20-point loss to the Hawks.<\/p>\n
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