Geelong's injury concerns for star forward Jeremy Cameron could be compounded, with the club reportedly fearing the veteran sharpshooter may have sustained a shoulder injury in Thursday's win over Melbourne.

Cameron was subbed out and sent to hospital shortly after colliding with teammate Gary Rohan in the opening quarter of the encounter against the Demons, with the club confirming on Friday that Cameron had been discharged from care and would require further assessment in the coming days.

The Cats will be without the Coleman Medal winner for next week's trip to face Sydney, with a return seen likely to come the following week against North Melbourne should Cameron's time under the AFL's concussion protocols not be prolonged.

However, according toย SEN'sย Sam Edmund, Geelong are fearing Cameron's shoulder may have also been impacted in the blow, with the star forward to be given time to rest before undergoing further tests.

"Geelong is hoping Jeremy Cameron has escaped further injury amid concerns he's also nursing a shoulder injury," Edmund Tweeted on Saturday afternoon.

"Cameron won't play until R17 at the earliest given he's been placed in the concussion protocols.

"But there remains a watch on his shoulder given he landed heavily on his right side. Will be properly assessed in coming days."

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A diagnosis of Cameron's shoulder concern and likely return from concussion is expected to be known in the coming days.

The Cats are scheduled to face Essendon, Brisbane, Fremantle and Port Adelaide following their Round 17 matchup with the Kangaroos.

During that time Geelong are likely to have captain Patrick Dangerfield (ribs/lung) and defender Esava Ratugolea (hamstring) back from injury, with Dangerfield potentially available as early as next week.

Veteran midfielder Cameron Guthrie is sidelined for the "medium term" with a toe injury and will be hopeful of playing before the end of the home and away season.

Thursday's victory over Melbourne has Geelong sitting in ninth spot on the AFL ladder with seven wins and seven losses to their record.