Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper will come under examination for a bump that concussed Adelaide protector Mark Keane throughout Friday’s AFL practice match. Keane was slung around in a deal with by Power forward Willie Rioli as Powell-Pepper came charging in. The Power star the gathered Keane in the head with his shoulder. SEE THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sam Powell-Pepper’s bump on Mark Keane. Stream analysis, regional footy and the greatest minutes totally free on 7plus Keane dropped to the ground as Crows personnel hurried to his help, with the Irish-born protector quickly assisted from the field by 2 medicos. The event is specific to be evaluated by the match evaluation officer in the coming days. “The hit is particular to go under the microscopic lense of the MRO and might even be sent out directly to the tribunal, which would bring a minimum three-game suspension,” 7NEWS Adelaide press reporter Andrew Hayes stated. The bump that left Mark Keane concussed. Credit: Getty ImagesKeane was assisted off the field. Credit: Mark Brake/Getty ImagesWhile Port Adelaide have a main practice match next week, any suspension would be served in the season appropriate. “We understand the method Pep plays, he’s difficult and difficult, however I can’t talk about the real contest,” Port assistant coach Chad Cornes stated. The occurrence is likewise another blow to Adelaide’s diminished stocks of high protectors, with Keane put under AFL concussion procedures for the next 12 days. There was some tip of Keane suffering a damaged jaw however Adelaide assistant coach Scott Burns was waiting for info post-game. “Honestly, I have not seen him or talked to the medical professionals so I can’t truly respond to that,” Burns stated. Keane had actually been allocated to fill a space left by sidelined huge backmen Nick Murray (knee restoration) and Jordon Butts (foot). Murray will not be fit up until mid-season while fullback Butts, who suffered a foot injury last July which ended his 2023 season, suffered a hamstring injury 3 weeks back. The off-season departure of flexible Tom Doedee to Brisbane has actually likewise thinned Adelaide’s taller choices in defence. Keane’s injury pressed the Crows into an early unveiling of valued draftee Daniel Curtin in a high protective slot in a free-flowing trial video game before a 5,211-strong crowd at Port’s Alberton base. Adelaide’s vaunted attack, the greatest scoring in the league last season in the home-and-away rounds, once again threatened. Crow Ned McHenry kicked 3 objectives and colleagues Riley Thilthorpe, Darcy Fogarty, Izak Rankine, Josh Rachele and Ben Keays completed with 2 each. Port’s Rioli, Darcy Byrne-Jones and Ryan Burton, rebounding from halfback, signed up with Powell-Pepper with 2 objectives each as the match ended up in an amusing draw. – With AAP
Port Adelaide star Sam Powell-Pepper set to deal with match evaluation analysis for bump on Mark Keane
