UPDATE: Star Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead could be back playing within 2-3 weeks after having a melanoma removed from his lip on Wednesday.

Roughead, 28, a triple-premiership player with the Hawks is waiting for the results of further pathology tests to determine if any further action needs to be taken.

Players were told of the news at an 8am meeting on Thursday at the club's Waverley Park base.