Collingwood key defender Chris Tarrant will miss the next three to four AFL matches with a calf muscle injury.
Tarrant came off early in Saturday night’s win over Richmond.
It was his first game back after recovering from a pre-season foot injury.
In better injury news for the Magpies, captain Nick Maxwell is set to return for Friday night’s blockbuster against Carlton at the MCG.
Key forward Travis Cloke hurt his shoulder against the Tigers, but will also be fit this week.
Midfielder Sharrod Wellingham is in line for selection after serving his two-game club suspension.