MELBOURNE star Kate Hore has avoided serious injury after a knock to her shoulder during the Demons' win over Adelaide on Sunday.

Hore came from the field with three minutes remaining after a heavy bump from Crow Jemmika Douglas.

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The Demons captain has dealt with a neck injury this season and had 12 disposals and kicked a goal against Adelaide.

Speaking post-match, Dees coach Tom Wilson said early indications were the four-time All-Australian had avoided major injury. 

"Early word is she's OK, she's no problem. A little bit of a knock to the shoulder, she got a bit of a stinger but she's fine," he said.

"Any time you see a player go down like that your heart is in your mouth a little bit, but the good news is that she's all OK."

The Demons sealed third spot on the ladder with the commanding win in Adelaide.

Melbourne will face Geelong in a qualifying final next week.