ESSENDON recruit Tom Cutler is out of Saturday night's clash with Carlton due to a calf injury.
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The former Lion, who crossed to the Bombers last off-season, has been replaced by hard-running wingman Brayden Ham.
Cutler has played in both of Essendon's games in its interrupted season but will miss against the Blues at the MCG.
Carlton will go into the clash as selected on Thursday.
