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CAMERON Hitchcock will miss 3-4 weeks with a left hamstring injury suffered against Richmond on Sunday.

Hitchcock was subbed out late in the first quarter and scans late on Tuesday confirmed he will be sidelined for up to a month.

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The news is a cruel blow for the young forward who had forced his way back into the Power's starting 22 following shoulder surgery in January, which kept him out of contact training for almost three months.

Hitchcock's injury will open the door for the likes of Simon Phillips and Brett Ebert, who have both shown solid form in the SANFL.

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As reported on PortAdelaideFC.com.au earlier this week, Jay Schulz may return to the fray in Round 7.

Schulz saw a specialist on Tuesday afternoon and if the key forward can get through training on Thursday, he's likely to play against the Dockers on Sunday.

"It will all depend if I can get through training on Thursday - if I feel 100% I'll play but if not, and if I don't feel comfortable with it, I probably will miss the game," Schulz told PortAdelaideFC.com.au.

"I don't want to let the guys down by coming back too early and not being able to perform like I'm capable of."