Richmond have confirmed that superstar forward Tom Lynch has a fracture in his right foot.
According to the club, the two-time premiership Tiger suffered the injury during the second quarter of Saturday’s loss to the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.
At this stage, there is no timeframe for when the 30-year-old will return to play.
“Scans have revealed that Richmond key forward Tom Lynch has a fracture in his right foot,” a club statement read.
“Lynch sustained the injury during the second quarter of yesterday's match against the Western Bulldogs.
“The Club will have a clearer indication of the injury's timeline following surgery.”
While Lynch will now be sidelined, he may have been forced to take some time off anyway as he’s expected to come under MRO scrutiny for a high hit on Alex Keath, with the Bulldog rendered unconscious after the marking contest collision.
The Tigers next face Sydney at the Adelaide Oval during Gather Round on Friday night before taking on Melbourne on ANZAC Eve in Round 6.