Carlton midfielder Andrew Carrazzo has backed AFL team-mate Heath Scotland, who is under NSW police scrutiny following an alleged brawl on the weekend.

Scotland has told Carlton officials he helped his brother when a fight broke out at a ski club at Mulwala on the NSW-Victoria border.

“He’s doing well, you’d expect nothing else,” Carrazzo said.

“He’s been himself the last couple of days, so we’re just going to back him in.

“We fully support Heath.”

Carrazzo, Scotland and their team-mates attended a club promotion on Tuesday at Melbourne’s famous Lygon St restaurant strip.

Carrazzo said the pre-season was going well for the Blues, who aim to break into the top four this year.

Ruckmen Matthew Kreuzer and Shaun Hampson will again be crucial for Carlton.

“Just having a fit and able team – having Matty Kreuzer back for a full season is going to really help,” Carrazzo said.

“Shauny Hampson as well, having him in there for a full season is going to really help … just the general improvement across the board rather than additions we’ve had to the group.”

It was revealed on Tuesday that Hampson had undergone laser surgery in the off-season to improve his eyesight.

Hampson was struggling to see the ball at long distances, especially during night games.

“‘Hammer’ is going to be really important for us this year, we need to build our stocks in the ruck and (up) forward and he definitely fits into that category,” Carrazzo said.

The news also remains positive for captain Chris Judd, who has recovered well from shoulder surgery.

“He’s going great guns, he’s joined in some stuff at training and within the next week or two he’ll be in full contact (work),” Carrazzo said.

“He’s going really well … I expect him to play a couple of games in the pre-season.”

Carrazzo is so far enjoying his life upheaval after wife Yvette gave birth to triplet girls earlier this month.

“It’s been very unique, as I’m sure most people could identify with, but it’s been good and exciting,” he said.

“It’s good to have something else going on in your life – footy can get a bit serious and a bit full-on a lot of the time and I’m really enjoying it so far.”