Geelong have actually been dealt an enormous blow with star protector Tom Stewart suffering a concussion throughout Saturday night’s win over Brisbane. In the passing away phases of the very first half, Stewart tried to ruin a mark effort by Kai Lohmann, however smashed directly into the back of the Lion’s head. SEE THE VIDEO ABOVE: Stewart suffers stressing head knock. Stream analysis, regional footy and the most significant minutes totally free on 7plus He fell back and was lying stationary on the ground for numerous seconds before fitness instructors went out to him. He had the ability to stroll off with some help, however was rapidly eliminated for the rest of the match. Tom Stewart motionless after suffering a concussion. Credit: Channel 7 “Just a nasty one,” Hawthorn fantastic Luke Hodge stated. “Come up to do the ideal thing (and ruin) … You see there (hits) back of the head. Do not wish to see that.” The Cats validated Stewart’s concussion at half-time with young midfielder Jhye Clarke replaced into the video game. The five-time All-Australian will likewise miss out on next week’s smash hit clash versus Carlton due to the AFL’s concussion procedures. The Lions likewise lost ruckman Oscar McInerney to a concussion following a head clash in the very first half. McInerney invested a number of minutes on the bench being examined before he was ultimately eliminated throughout the half-time break. McInerney had actually been dominant before his injury and required the Lions into a makeshift ruck circumstance for the rest of the match. And the Cats had the ability to take complete benefit as they kicked away to an excellent 26-point triumph and keep their ideal start to the season. For the Lions, it continues their bad record in the house. They have now incredibly lost all 3 of their video games at their Gabba fortress. In 2015’s beaten grand finalists have simply 2 wins and are suffering in 12th location. The Lions kicked the very first 2 objectives however missed their opportunity to turn that supremacy into an informing lead, striking the post 3 times and handling simply 2 majors after the 13-minute mark. Jaspa Fletcher will be ruing his choice to use after Callum Ah Chee had actually marked at the top of the objective square, striking the upright from point-blank variety. They then handed out 3 complimentary kicks with bad discipline while chasing after the video game in the last quarter, the Cats with all the responses. Tyson Stengle (2 objectives) and Jack Bowes (20 disposals) looked comfy in the damp, as did ever-present Lion Dayne Zorko (27 disposals, 2 objectives), Jarrod Berry (29 disposals) and difficult protector Noah Answerth (24 touches). Geelong huge guys Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins were each held goalless, however the Cats won anyhow. The Lions had the top-six ball-winners however were not able to deal with the Cats’ set-up, the visitors releasing an additional male in defence to suppress Brisbane’s techniques. Irishman Mark O’Connor’s tough tag on Lachie Neale was helped by the rain, however he likewise handled to slip forward and kick an uncommon objective of his own. Brad Close then held his nerve with a set shot to develop a match-high seven-point Geelong lead at the last break. Harris Andrews then yielded a 50-metre charge, showing up late and slowing Gryan Miers, who fumbled the ball. Miers then booted the visitors clear in a turning point, the Cats kicking 2 more in double-quick time to put the outcome beyond doubt. – With AAP
Geelong super star Tom Stewart eliminated after suffering a concussion versus Lions
