KARMICHAEL Hunt has escaped with a jarred toe after agridiron mishap over the Christmas break and is hoping to begin running byFriday. 

Contrary to reports on Thursday that he had broken his toe,Gold Coast told AFL.com.au there was no fracture.

Hunt was playing gridiron with brother-in-law Scott Harding,a former Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide player and now University of Hawaiigridiron star. 

"Karmichael jarred his toe over the break. After completing some of the running during the firstweek back his toe became inflamed and he was sent for x-rays," a Sunsspokesman said on Thursday. 

"The scans confirmed no break, however to allow theswelling to subside Karmichael has been restricted to light duties for a fewdays. 

"He is hoping to resume running as early astomorrow." 

Hunt, 27, has played 43 games in the Suns' three seasonsafter crossing to the AFL following a stellar career in rugby league and rugbyunion. 

Twitter: @AFL_Nick