Brad Crouch will spend six weeks on the sidelines after scans revealed a fractured fibula.

Crouch sustained the injury when he suffered a heavy knock to his leg during the last quarter against Port Adelaide. The injury doesn’t require surgery. It's an unfortunate setback for the 2013 Rising Star runner-up, who was playing only his second game back from a pre-season Achilles complaint.

It was better news for defender Sam Shaw. Shaw injured his wrist in a spoiling attempt in the third quarter, but was able to return to the field to play out the game. An X-Ray has cleared Shaw of any break, but he will be assessed during the week.