Trent Cotchin looks on after Richmond's win over the Western Bulldogs in round seven on April 30, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos

RICHMOND will be without star defender Dylan Grimes and skipper Trent Cotchin for its Grand Final rematch against Geelong on Friday night.

Grimes developed concussion symptoms on Saturday following the club's big win over the Western Bulldogs, but medicos were unable to pinpoint a particular incident which could have been the cause.

Hamstrung Cotchin has been listed as "medium term" by the club, indicating he will be sidelined for around 3-4 weeks after suffering yet another soft tissue injury.

The 31-year-old left the field in the dying minutes of Friday night's victory, and has a recent history of hamstring woes.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:34

    Grimes with butter fingers or professional behind?

    Dylan Grimes is met with a hostile reception after fumbling the ball over the line

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  • 00:47

    Dangerous Dogs light up the 'G

    The Bulldogs conjure a stunning team goal after some brilliant ball movement becomes too hot for the Tigers to handle

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  • 00:29

    Tiger train roaring after gigantic Graham snap

    The Richmond faithful get off their seats after the Tigers earn a third consecutive goal through Jack Graham

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  • 01:01

    Lynch explodes in tantalising third term

    Tom Lynch elevates to a new level after half-time, scoring three goals in the third to propel a superb comeback from the Tigers

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  • 00:42

    No Dusty? No worries, says brilliant Bolton

    Shai Bolton shows off his frightening best, dancing his way towards a silky major to just about seal the victory for the Tigers

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  • 11:39

    Dimma confirms hamstrung Cotchin will 'miss some weeks'

    Damien Hardwick confirms Richmond skipper Trent Cotchin is set for a stint on the sidelines, after a late hamstring injury soured his side's impressive comeback win

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  • 00:51

    Oh no, Naughton, what happened here?

    Western Bulldogs utility Aaron Naughton has a moment he'd rather forget, spraying a shot at goal off his shin with the game in the balance

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  • 07:22

    Highlights: Richmond v Western Bulldogs

    The Bulldogs and Tigers clash in round seven

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  • 19:00

    Do your research and stop asking me about Jamarra: Bevo fires up

    Luke Beveridge responds to selection questions about Jamarra Ugle-Hagan after the loss to Richmond

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  • 14:40

    Mini-Match: Richmond v Western Bulldogs

    Extended highlights of the round seven clash between the Tigers and Bulldogs at the MCG

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"The doctor naturally had to look a little bit deeper into it because there was no obvious incident from the game Friday night, but [Grimes'] symptoms were consistent with some kind of concussion episode," Richmond physical performance manager Peter Burge said.

"He now falls into the AFL concussion protocol and will miss this week’s game. 

"It is something we have dealt with before with Trent over time, so he is going to miss a couple of weeks and fall into the medium-term bracket."

In better news for the Tigers, both Nick Vlastuin (knee) and superstar Dustin Martin (concussion) are "probable" for this weekend's big clash against the Cats.

Ivan Soldo has had further surgery on his reconstructed knee, needing work on his medial ligament.

The club is not expecting the latest setback to push out his return timeframe too much, having initially torn his ACL late last season.

Integral runners Kane Lambert and Dion Prestia (both calf injuries) are still listed as being at least three weeks away.

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