Adelaide utility Zac Taylor will miss the next two-three weeks with a minor hamstring strain, scans have confirmed.

The 23-year-old left Saturday night’s win over GWS in the second quarter and following assessment, did not return. 

Crows General Manager High Performance Ian McKeown said Taylor’s rehabilitation program had already begun.

“It’s disappointing news for Zac but he’s already hard at work on his recovery,” McKeown said.

“What’s important now is seeing how his hamstring responds in the coming days, that will give us a better idea of a return timeline.”

Midfielder James Peatling will continue to be managed for hip and groin soreness across the extended break.

“Pleasingly for us and JP we’ve now got an extra week to manage his training loads,” McKeown said.

“We’ll monitor his progress throughout the next 10 days or so before making a call on availability for the elimination final next weekend.”

Key defender Jordon Butts (ankle) will be listed as a test.

“Buttsy is recovering well but it’s probably too early to comment on his availability for next weekend,” McKeown said.

“He’ll be listed as a test and, much like Peatling, will be monitored.”