Crows defender Curtly Hampton will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks after suffering a stress reaction in his foot.

Hampton was a late withdrawal from Saturday’s SANFL trial match after pulling up sore from training last week.

Crows General Manager of High Performance Brett Burton said further assessment revealed a stress reaction.

“It’s disappointing for both Curtly and the Club but fortunately it has been picked up early,” Burton said.

“Curtly will not require surgery but will wear a moon boot for the next couple of weeks as he begins his rehabilitation.”

Hampton, 23, joined Adelaide in last year's trade period after playing 51 games for Greater Western Sydney.

See Adelaide's full injury update ahead of the Club's season-opener against North Melbourne on March 26.