Essendon defender Jordan Ridley will be sidelined for several weeks with a high-grade quad strain.

Ridley suffered the strain in the last quarter on Friday night and scan results this morning revealed the extent of the injury.

GM of Performance Daniel McPherson said the club remain hopeful Ridley will play a role in the Bombers end to the season.

“The scan results have revealed Jordan suffered a high-grade quad strain in a kicking action on Friday night and will be sidelined for the next few weeks. It’s disappointing for Rids who has been one of our most consistent players this season,” McPherson said.  

“We’ll get a more accurate sense of his potential return to play timeline in the next week or so, but at this early stage we believe he is unlikely to play before the last round of the home and away season.”

The club will continue to provide updates as his rehabilitation progresses.