Gary Moorcroft will miss Essendon's next six games due to a hip injury. Moorcroft will undergo sugery tonight to remove floating bone from the hip joint that has been causing discomfort and restricting his running. ""It is obviously disappointing for Gary and the club but it is something that has to get done,"" football manager Matthew Drain said. ""It is something he could not play at his top with - we will now work on getting him back as soon as possible.""