Carlton forward Jarrad Waite will miss Saturday night's match against Fremantle.

He has sat out the past three games with bone bruising near his knee.

Blues' general manager of football Andrew McKay told carltonfc.com.au Waite should return in round 20 against the Western Bulldogs.

"Jarrad's progressing really nicely, he's obviously back into training now, but still a week away," he said.