Ben Cousins will undergo minor surgery later today to repair a spiral fracture in the metacarpal bone of his left hand.
The injury was sustained in the opening minutes of Richmond’s loss to Port Adelaide yesterday.
“It was an extraordinary effort for Ben to play out the remainder of the match after being hurt so early,” Richmond Football Operations Manager Ross Monaghan said.
“We are hopeful he will only be out for one match.”
Cousins went on to collect 24 possessions (including 10 contested) and was among the Tigers’ best players.
The 30-year-old was playing his second game in the seniors since returning from a hamstring injury sustained in round one.
Richmond suffered no other injury concerns from the Port Adelaide match.
