Carter is not far from being passed fully fit and is in full training. He has an ongoing problem, however, that the nerves on his previously broken leg haven't settled quite yet and any blows in that area are being felt more than they should.
An open mind is being retained on his chances of coming right to play in Chicago. "We have got to name the team on Monday," said Hansen. "Being open and honest about it, he'll be named on Monday. And then we will have to make some assessments about whether he is right to play and when he's right to play.
"We want to take him on the tour if he is right. He's pretty good. He's able to train fully but he just can't take a knock on it - and I'm speaking on limited information because I'm over here and he's over there - but the nerves haven't settled down enough for him to respond well to a knock on it. That's what is effecting him."
How the next few weeks play out in regard to selection at first-five will be an endless source of interest. It is currently advantage Barrett.
-Full story in tomorrow's SuperSport
