Young gun Jacob Weitering has overcome a thigh issue to take his place in the Carlton side to take on Collingwood on Saturday.

The former No.1 draft pick struggled with a corked thigh in the Blues’ win over Sydney, finishing the game with his leg heavily strapped, but coach Brendon Bolton declared him a certain starter on Friday.

Bolton is hopeful Jack Silvagni (shoulder) and Zac Fisher (hamstring) will both miss just one week.