ADELAIDE recruit Curtly Hampton's bid to make a fast start at his new club has hit the skids with the running half-back set to be sidelined for up to two months.

Hampton, 23, was a late withdrawal from the Crows' SANFL practice match last week after pulling up sore from training and a stress reaction has been discovered in his foot.

The former Greater Western Sydney defender will be sidelined for up to eight weeks.

"It’s disappointing for both Curtly and the club but fortunately it has been picked up early," general manager of high performance Brett Burton said of the injury.

"Curtly will not require surgery but will wear a moonboot for the next couple of weeks as he begins his rehabilitation."

Hampton was traded to the Crows in exchange for a future second-round pick in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft after appearing in 51 games over four seasons for the Giants.

The creative backman is looking to reignite his career in Adelaide. He had been a regular starter for GWS until last season when he languished in the NEAFL and only managed five senior games.

Hampton could be the only Crow unavailable when new coach Don Pyke takes the reins for the first time in Adelaide's round one clash with North Melbourne.

Charlie Cameron (knee), Riley Knight (ankle), Andy Otten (knee), Ricky Henderson (back), Mitch Grigg (corked thigh) and Tom Doedee (managed) are all set to be available for the trip to Etihad Stadium.