Richmond youngster Maurice Rioli Jnr will miss 8-10 weeks as he recovers from the syndesmosis injury that he suffered late in Saturday’s match against the Western Bulldogs.
Rioli Jnr, 21, had surgery today to repair his ankle. The youngster had been a strong contributor across eight games this season.
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Sam Banks remains in good spirits and is being monitored closely by Club Medicos after suffering a concussion in a heavy collision on the weekend.
Banks is unavailable for selection this week as part of the concussion protocols.
Jack Graham, who was substituted out of the game early in the third quarter, is expected to miss 1-2 weeks.
Graham felt tightness in his hamstring, with scans showing a minor strain, that he will rehabilitate before returning to action.
Youngster Seth Campbell will also miss the next 1-2 weeks due to bone bruising on his knee. The 19-year-old has featured in every game this season since debuting in the Opening Round.
In other injury news, Jack Dyer Medallist Tim Taranto is only 3-4 weeks away from playing as he progresses through his return from a broken wrist.
Rebounding defender James Trezise is also unavailable for selection this weekend after suffering a concussion in the final quarter of the VFL match.
Liam Baker (corked leg/soreness) and Dylan Grimes, who was managed last week due to a niggling back issue, are both listed as a test for this week.
Richmond Injury List:
Test
Liam Baker, soreness
Dylan Grimes, back
Unavailable
James Trezise, concussion Protocols (1 week)
Sam Banks, concussion Protocols (1 week)
Seth Campbell, knee (1-2 weeks)
Jack Graham, hamstring (1-2 weeks)
Jacob Hopper, hamstring (2-3 weeks)
Tim Taranto, wrist (3-4 weeks)
Tom Lynch, hamstring (4-6 weeks)
Jack Ross, foot (6-8 weeks)
Maurice Rioli, ankle (8-10 weeks)
Liam Fawcett, back (TBA)
Mate Colina, back (TBA)
Josh Gibcus, knee (season)
Judson Clarke, knee (season)
