Richmond forward Chris Newman has been cleared of any damage structural to his knee following last night’s pre-season game against Melbourne.

Newman landed awkwardly after flying for a mark during the third quarter, and did not return for the remainder of the match.

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Scans today revealed some bone bruising, which will see the 31-year-old miss the next 2-4 weeks.

The Tigers play their first home-and-away match in exactly one month, on Saturday, March 15, against the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium.