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THE FALLOUT from Showdown 47 could be felt for weeks, with Adelaide and Port Adelaide nursing a string of aching bodies following a physical encounter on Saturday evening.

The Crows fell to a disappointing 57-point drubbing to their crosstown rivals and the loss was further soured with a host of key players sore at the end of the contest after picking up knocks.

Defensive pillars Daniel Talia (ankle) and Alex Keath (knee) managed to play out the game despite receiving attention from medicos, while youngster Jordan Gallucci had to sit out the second half with concussion.

Daniel Talia left the field in agony after injuring his ankle. Picture: AFL Photos

The trio will be monitored ahead of the Crows' clash against the Suns on Saturday night, although any loss of personnel is likely to be offset by the return of influential forward Tom Lynch from injury.

The Power didn't escape from the Showdown unscathed either, with fears that in-form big man Scott Lycett could be set for a stint on the sidelines with a knee injury.

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While Lycett managed to return to the field to play out the match, the ruckman was visibly sore after hurting his left knee during a collision in the opening quarter of the contest.

Skipper Travis Boak (back spasms) was a late withdrawal for the Showdown and will need to tick a few boxes to return for the Power's clash at home against the in-form Lions at home on Sunday.

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A pair of other big names pulled out pre-match over the weekend, with West Coast spearhead Josh Kennedy (illness) and Essendon midfielder Dyson Heppell (foot) missing out on victories for their respective sides.

Dyson Heppell was spotted in a moon boot before the Bombers' clash. Picture: AFL Photos

The Eagles are hopeful that Kennedy will be fit for Friday night's blockbuster at home against the Magpies, while Heppell is expected to take on the Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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North Melbourne may need to find a replacement for Mason Wood, after the forward suffered a corked quad during his side's 39-point victory over the Saints.

Wood may not be the only key forward facing a stint on the sidelines, with Melbourne spearhead Tom McDonald nursing a knee injury he picked up against Carlton on Sunday.

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The Demons are confident McDonald has escaped serious injury, but will await results from scans before providing a timeframe for his recovery.

Dees forward Tom McDonald was on crutches after the narrow win over the Blues. Picture: AFL Photos

First-year defender Marty Hore broke his collarbone against the Blues and may miss the remainder of the season, while Harrison Petty was concussed and also finished the match on the bench.

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In other injury news:

  • The Giants will be sweating on the fitness of Josh Kelly ahead of Sunday's clash with Richmond after the star midfielder hurt his calf against the Lions.
  • Carlton defender Jacob Weitering suffered a broken nose against the Demons on Sunday and will be monitored ahead of the Blues' clash against the Swans next round.
  • There was mixed news for the Dockers following their dirty night against the Eagles. Veteran forward Travis Colyer picked up a corkie late in the contest, but any concerns on superstar Nat Fyfe (shoulder) were played down by Ross Lyon post-match.
  • Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij was concussed during a marking contest in the second quarter of Saturday night's clash against the Bulldogs and his fitness will be monitored ahead of the Cats' round 17 match against the Saints.
  • St Kilda defender Josh Battle limped from the ground early in the Saints' loss to the Kangaroos with an adductor complaint and is unlikely to be fit to tackle the Cats next week.

  • Gold Coast teenager Wil Powell picked up a knee injury during the first quarter of the Suns' 92-point loss to the Tigers and the early prognosis on the promising youngster is that he will miss the remainder of the season.