Port Adelaide ruck Liz McGrath will endure a stint on the sidelines after straining her left hamstring on Sunday.

McGrath sustained the injury while reaching for a ground ball during the final quarter in the draw against Carlton.

The 183cm VFLW recruit is expected to spend three to five weeks rehabilitating.

Forward Gemma Houghton is continuing her rehabilitation and remains optimistic about a return later in the season.

Litonya Cockatoo-Motlap (finger) and Britt Perry (ankle) have been removed from the injury list after successfully participating in match simulation on the weekend.

 

Injury list

Liz McGrath, hamstring (3-5 weeks)

Gemma Houghton, ankle (5-6 weeks)