Rivers, who suffered a groin injury during Melbourne’s 69-point loss to Adelaide at the MCG on Sunday, has played every match this season. He also sported a nasty cut on the head against the Crows.
In better news, ruckman Mark Jamar played for Casey on the weekend - his first match since reinjuring his calf against Fremantle in round 16.
The big man had 38 hit outs and impressed in Casey’s win against Sandringham at Casey Fields on Saturday.
The Demons have 10 players sidelined, who won’t play again in 2012.
They are: Clint Bartram (knee), Jamie Bennell (knee), Mitch Clark (foot), Aaron Davey (foot), Max Gawn (knee), Stef Martin (foot), Cale Morton (shoulder), Ricky Petterd (Achilles), Rory Taggert (back) and Michael Evans (back).
Round 23 Melbourne injury list
Clint Bartram (knee) - season
Jamie Bennell (knee) - season
Mitch Clark (foot) - season
Aaron Davey (foot) - season
Michael Evans (back) - season
Max Gawn (knee) - season
Stef Martin (foot) - season
Cale Morton (shoulder) - season
Ricky Petterd (Achilles) - season
Jared Rivers (groin) - test
Rory Taggert (back) - season
