Port Adelaide are counting the expense of what might be a Pyrrhic success versus St Kilda if hurt trio Aliir Aliir, Sam Powell-Pepper and super star skipper Connor Rozee are sidelined for next week’s Showdown versus Adelaide and beyond. Aliir was subbed out of the video game with concussion at half time after striking his head on the ground in a nasty Jack Higgins deal with that is particular to bring in examination from the AFL’s match evaluation officer. SEE THE VIDEO ABOVE: Connor Rozee goes off with hamstring injury. Stream analysis, regional footy and the greatest minutes totally free on 7plus Not long after that, there were worries for the worst when Powell-Pepper appeared to go down with a severe knee injury, however club medical personnel breathed a sigh of relief when they believed it was simply rattled. He will have scans tomorrow however coach Ken Hinkley could not eliminate an ACL after the video game. The most significant shudder went through the Power coaches’ box when captain Rozee suffered a hamstring injury which is nearly specific to see him sidelined for next week. Rozee cut a dejected figure on the bench when his night was ended too soon as fitness instructors strapped ice to his hamstring. “It’s developing into an injury catastrophe for Port Adelaide,” Brian Taylor stated after Rozee took himself off. Regardless of the injury carnage, the Power discovered a method to hold back the adventurous Saints, who reacted well from an awkward 60-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs recently. Aliir went down with concussion. Credit: Channel 7 After leading by 13 points at the last break, Port fought on to win 11.16 (82) to 10.12 (72) at the Adelaide Oval on Friday night. The Power were required to play out the last quarter with simply 2 healthy gamers on the bench after losing Rozee and Powell-Pepper. Powell-Pepper was playing simply his 3rd video game considering that a four-match suspension for a high bump throughout a pre-season hitout. Veteran essential forward Charlie Dixon stepped up with 4 objectives while his Power colleagues had a hard time for precision. In his 100th video game, star midfielder Zak Butters was Port’s leading possession-winner with 27, while Willie Rioli stepped up with 2 objectives from his restricted chances. St Kilda suffered an injury scare of their own, with ruck Rowan Marshall required off early in the match with a believed knee injury. Port’s win over St Kilda came at an expense, with Sam Powell-Pepper (imagined) amongst 3 crucial injuries. Credit: AAP But Marshall had the ability to return and play out the video game as St Kilda attempted to fight the star-studded Power midfield and an uneven free-kick count, 25-10 in Port’s favour. Jack Sinclair, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Brad Hill were St Kilda’s finest in their third-straight defeat. Incorrect Port transferred to 5-2 this season with their 13th win from their last 14 conferences with St Kilda. The outcome consigned the Saints to a 2-5 record ahead of a clash with lowly North Melbourne next Saturday. – With AAP
Port Adelaide counting the expense of injury toll throughout win over St Kilda
