Defender Nathan Bassett’s bruised hip will stop him from playing against the Western Bulldogs at the MCG on Saturday.

And the Crows also could be without Ken McGregor (hamstring)while ruckman Rhett Biglands, a late withdrawal on Sunday, also is waiting for the results of scans on his hamstring.

Ben Hart (hamstring) is expecting to resume full training this week and hopes to be available while Bernie Vince (knee) also will train with a view to playing in the SANFL this weekend.

Chad Gibson has again hurt a quad playing for Norwood and will miss at least one or two weeks.