Port Adelaide have been slapped with a $100,000 sanction for breaching the AFL’s concussion protocols in relation to an incident involving star defender Aliir Aliir.
The AFL revealed the punishment right now, with $50,000 to be included within the membership’s Football Department smooth cap with the remaining 50 per cent exterior the smooth cap until an identical breach happens previous to the tip of the AFL and AFLW seasons subsequent 12 months.
The second-placed Power is not going to lose any draft picks or premiership factors.
Port have been issued a please clarify following the membership’s loss to Adelaide within the Showdown, after Aliir and teammate Lachie Jones collided in a marking contest.
Aliir was allowed to proceed with out present process a SCAT5 concussion take a look at, whereas Jones was subbed out with a migraine.
Power membership physician Mark Fisher conceded he ought to have put Aliir by a SCAT5 concussion take a look at after the preliminary head harm evaluation, which was later deemed a “big mistake” by coach Ken Hinkley.
Both are actually in concussion protocols and can miss no less than the membership’s conflict with Geelong.
AFL General Counsel Stephen Meade stated the membership understood the error of judgement made in relation to the incident and took full duty for it.
“The AFL Concussion Protocols are some of the most stringent that exist in world sport, however, they require strict and consistent adherence to protect the health and safety of our players,” Mr Meade stated.
“In this instance Port Adelaide admitted that Aliir should have undergone SCAT5 testing at the time immediately following the collision on Saturday night. By not undertaking the test, and Aliir returning to the game without being subject to that further detailed assessment, Allir’s wellbeing was potentially at increased risk.
“The health and safety of all players is paramount, and this will continue to be the focus for our clubs and for the AFL.
“AFL club doctors are some of the most accomplished sports medicine professionals in the world, they have intimate knowledge of their players, and while in this instance there was an error in the club’s process, it shouldn’t undermine the work our club doctors undertake, and the care shown to everyone at their football clubs.
“I would like to acknowledge the cooperation of Port Adelaide Football Club regarding this incident and the pro-active approach from the club in assisting the AFL in this matter and the planned further review.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
