'Oh, the injury last week looked frightful, but the news is so delightful!' - Round 18, 2010 Wrap - 3, 2, 1 Votes.

When Chris Judd came off midway through the match against Collingwood last week unable to lift his arm, we all feared the worst - with many nervous punters sweating on the severity of his injury. 

Fortunately, scans have revealed that he only sustained a bruised pectoral muscle, and not a shoulder injury; as had been first thought. And in pleasing news for Carlton fans and punters alike, Judd has been cleared to play this Friday night against arch-rival Essendon.

But the good news doesn't stop there, folks! Prior to the release of his medical scans earlier this week, many agencies were fearful that Judd was out for the season, and as such, opened up his odds on Monday at a lengthy - but albiet more than tasty - $34 (and $9.25 the place). If he happens to get BOG this Friday night, it wouldn't shock me to see his odds almost halved come next week, so the evident value is through the roof. 

The only question is over whether or not he has fully recovered from the pectoral injury, and if it will hamper his game in any way - despite being given the 100% all clear from the Carlton medicos. It's sure a big ask for him to get BOG if he goes in under a small injury cloud against Carlton's bogey side, but as I have said all season: write him off at your own peril!

Essendon V St. Kilda:
3. B. Houli
2. B. Stanton
1. A. Monfries

Collingwood V Carlton:
3. S. Pendlebury
2. D. Beams
1. L. Ball

Port Adelaide V Hawthorn:
3. J. Schulz
2. D. Pearce
1. B. Sewell

Sydney V Geelong:
3. S. Johnson
2. G. Ablett
1. J. Selwood

Brisbane V Melbourne:
3. C. Sylvia
2. J. McKenzie
1. M. Rischitelli

Richmond V Adelaide:
3. S. Tuck
2. B. Deledio
1. B. Cousins

Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne:
3. B. Hall
2. M. Boyd
1. D. Giansiracusa

Fremantle V West Coast:
3. H. Ballantyne
2. A. Sandilands
1. G. Broughton

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Round 18 Leaderboard:
22 - L. Hodge
19 - G. Ablett (+)
18 - C. Judd
18 - L. Hayes
18 - D. Swan
17 - S. Pendlebury (+)
16 - M. Boyd (+)
16 - J. Bartel (-)

15 – J. Selwood (+)
15 - A. Cooney
15 - M. Barlow
14 - J. Watson
14 - A. Swallow
13 - A. Sandilands (+)
13 – A. Goodes

Note: (*) Ineligible. (+) Ranking Rise. (-) Ranking Drop.