The Western Bulldogs are nervously waiting on further assessment of Sam Darcy's left knee after the star forward limped off the field injured in the clash with Geelong.
Darcy attempted to change direction in the forward pocket at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night and immediately fell to the ground holding the knee.
The 22-year-old lay on the turf for a few moments and was helped to his feet by trainers before walking off the ground under his own steam.
He was taken directly down to the Dogs' change room for further assessment.
Geelong led 8.4 (52) to 2.2 (14) when Darcy was hurt early in the second quarter.
Almost one year ago to the day, there were fears Darcy had sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage when he hurt the same knee in a win over St Kilda.
But he avoided the need for surgery and missed only six games with an impaction fracture and associated ligament damage.
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