A calf injury is expected to sideline Heath Chapman for at least three games, while Nat Fyfe will not make his return in round four, according to Executive General Manager of Football Peter Bell.
Bell gave an update on Chapman in the round four Perth Radiological Clinic injury update ahead of the clash against Adelaide on Saturday at Adelaide Oval.
Chapman sustained the injury during the RAC Derby, before being substituted off for debutant Matthew Johnson.
“Heath has sustained a moderate calf injury from the third quarter against West Coast,” Bell said.
“He was playing a really good game but unfortunately, he will miss three or four weeks, somewhere in that vicinity.”
Bell said Fyfe would need at least another week to recover after missing the West Coast clash.
“Nat was close (to playing in the RAC Derby), the plantar fascia is a tricky injury,” Bell said.
“He’ll miss this week, we’re trying a few different things which is very frustrating for Nat but I’m sure we’ll see him back out there shortly.”
Bell said Travis Colyer was continuing to improve as he recovers from a knee injury.
“Travis is going well,” Bell said.
“He’s still three or four weeks away but we’re hoping to get some momentum for Trav to get back out there.”
INJURY LIST: ROUND FOUR
Travis Colyer (knee) - 3-4 weeks
Heath Chapman (calf) - 3-5 weeks
Nat Fyfe (foot) - TBA
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