Adelaide assistant coach Michael Godden says small forward Lachlan Murphy might be in a bit of trouble with his Mum.

Murphy went off in the sixth minute of the Crows’ 33-point win over Richmond last night after having his three front teeth dislodged in a collision with Taylor Walker.

Godden says there was a bit of irony involved in the incident, which could place him in hot water at home.

“His teeth looked pretty ordinary to be honest,” he told SEN SA Breakfast.

“He said he’d be in the bad books with his Mum because he always has to wear a mouthguard but he forgot it and he was a bit frantic before the game.

“It’s just so ironic how that happened.

“He went straight to the dentist and he may have to have surgery because they were pushed back pretty badly.

“He’s never not worn a mouthguard, he’s worn one since he was a little kid in every sport he’s played in.

“The one time he forgets it, he cops it in the first five minutes.”

Murphy was later assessed by a dentist and underwent treatment.

According to Adelaide's Science and Medical Services Coordinator Steve Saunders, the 20-year-old is “feeling comfortable”.

The Crows have the bye next week before facing Geelong on Friday, June 28 at GMHBA Stadium.

Hear Michael Godden on SEN SA Breakfast in the player below.