The Demons said his withdrawal this afternoon was largely precautionary, but it’s a less than ideal hurdle for the big man, who was desperate to make an impression with his new side.
Viney, Jones, Melksham and Frost all got through the game without problem.
Co-captain Nathan Jones said he was unsure how serious Preuss’s injury was.
“I asked the question when I came to the bench at one point and he had ice on his adductor, so we’ll wait and see what the diagnosis is,” Jones said.