Former Camperdown footballer Hickey, who endured an injury-wrecked debut season at the Kangaroos in 2017, had an x-ray to determine the extent of the damage on Sunday.

Roos coach Matt Dunn said Hickey was hurt 15 minutes into the historic night game at a rain-drenched Friendly Societies’ Park. 

Taine Morris and Hamish Waldron both sustained rolled ankles in the 7.14 (56) to 5.6 (36) loss. He was pleased with the performances from Brad Thomas and Jandre Slabbert, who both returned to the Hampden league club in the off-season, and teenage trio Rory Gill, Seth Fiegert and James Cleaver, who made his senior debut.

Dunn was also happy with emerging ruckman Jack Pertzel’s efforts against reigning Maskell Medallist Manny Sandow.

Roosters coach Mat Buck was rapt with his side’s ability to impact against the wind as both sides battled heavy rain.

“We didn’t want to shut up shop and wanted to score into the breeze,” he said.

“I thought Hamilton played really well early, were physical at the ball and tackled well.

“We withstood that in the first half and went into half-time with the lead.

“It was important because in heavy rain, any lead is a good lead.”

Buck said Sam Thompson’s game across half-back, Liam Youl’s standout performance in the middle and Noah Kol’s contribution on a wing were catalysts for the win.