Lachie McNeil will miss the Western Bulldogs’ Thursday night clash with Adelaide after entering concussion protocols.

McNeil suffered a knock in the first term of the Hawthorn win and was ruled out at quarter-time.

Laith Vandermeer is closing in on a return to availability, listed as 1-2 weeks away with a hamstring injury. 

Bailey Williams and Riley Garcia each remain 4-6 weeks away.