Motlop, who has signed a two-year deal to stay with Carlton, suffered the injury in training on Monday. Archer, who has had an injury-plagued career so far, received the results of scans after going down with a right knee injury at training on Saturday.
Blues football boss Chris Davies said Motlop was a resilient figure who was now focusing on his rehabilitation.
Jesse Motlop celebrates kicking a goal for the Blues.Credit: Getty Images
“Jesse has put in a lot of hard work in pre-season so we really feel for him at the moment,” Davies said.
“While there is an understandable disappointment now, Jesse is a consummate professional who has great resilience which will help him as he goes through the recovery process.”
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The Blues are training Elijah Hollands and Will White with the club hoping to earn a roster spot through the pre-season supplemental process.
Archer, the son of North Melbourne great Glenn, played just three games last season due to suspension and injury.
Adelaide youngster Tom Cochrane also suffered a “significant” hamstring injury on Monday that will force him to miss the start of the season.
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