RICHMOND has suffered a double injury blow, with key forward Ben Griffiths and young midfielder Corey Ellis both set to undergo surgery that could end their seasons.

Griffiths will be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks, with surgery required to repair a tendon in his finger, which he injured in the round 17 loss to Fremantle.

The best possible scenario on the Tigers' timeline would see him return for a preliminary final.

Ellis, meanwhile, is likely to spend four to six weeks on the sidelines following surgery to repair a foot injury.

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Football manager Dan Richardson said Ellis's injury was similar to the problem he had pre-season but on the opposite foot, with the Tigers choosing to take a conservative approach with the prized youngster.

The No.12 selection at last year's NAB AFL Draft arrived at Tigerland with a foot issue and underwent minor surgery in December.

"It wasn't a specific injury, he developed some soreness post-game and upon further assessment, and based on what he experienced on the other foot, we decided it was best to get it sorted out now," Richardson told AFL.com.au.

"He's certainly shown some good patches at AFL level this year but you've got to think long-term with young players."

Richardson said the Tigers had not ruled out a return this season for either Ellis or Griffiths.

"Some times things heal quicker than expected," he said. 

"Eight to 10 weeks is an estimate at this point (for Griffiths) and we'll have a better idea of how it's progressing a couple of weeks in."

Corey Ellis has shown plenty to excite Tiger fans for the future. Picture: AFL Media