The 20-year-old suffered the injury, which requires surgery, in last Saturday’s match against Melbourne.
It’s a similar prognosis for another of the Tigers’ up-and-coming players, Liam McBean, who also broke his finger on Saturday, during the VFL match against Box Hill. He, too, faces about a month on the sidelines.
Richmond captain Trent Cotchin will face a fitness test later this week in a bid to overcome an ankle injury, which he sustained during the clash with the Demons.
And defender David Astbury will have surgery to repair a dislocated kneecap, with his length of time out to be determined.
Richmond’s injury list (at May 20)
Trent Cotchin (ankle) Test
Chris Newman (calf) 3-4 weeks
Liam McBean (finger) 3-5 weeks
Nick Vlastuin (finger) 3-5 weeks
Jake King (foot) 6-8 weeks
Chris Knights (knee) TBC
David Astbury (knee) TBC
