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This is a disgrace.

Having read the statement - the claim is that they are putting him in concussion protocol 'out of an abundance of caution' because they didn't do the SCAT5 test (the 15 minute one) during the game. I don't think there is confirmation of any specific symptoms as yet.

Regardless, should be a serious fine and should lead us towards having an independent AFL concussion observer at all games to make these calls. It can't be on a club doctor even if they have impeccable personal character.
 

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Having read the statement - the claim is that they are putting him in concussion protocol 'out of an abundance of caution' because they didn't do the SCAT5 test (the 15 minute one) during the game. I don't think there is confirmation of any specific symptoms as yet.

Regardless, should be a serious fine and should lead us towards having an independent AFL concussion observer at all games to make these calls. It can't be on a club doctor even if they have impeccable personal character.

Based on the vision and the AFL guidelines, Port has no excuse as to why this played out the way it has. The fact they subbed the moustache man out with a migraine, whether true or not, makes it look like they were trying to flaunt the rules to avoid any missed games and to try and save the Adelaide game (in Allirs case).
 
Having read the statement - the claim is that they are putting him in concussion protocol 'out of an abundance of caution' because they didn't do the SCAT5 test (the 15 minute one) during the game. I don't think there is confirmation of any specific symptoms as yet.

Regardless, should be a serious fine and should lead us towards having an independent AFL concussion observer at all games to make these calls. It can't be on a club doctor even if they have impeccable personal character.

there was one line in the fox article - Port Adelaide told foxfooty.com.au that both Aliir and Jones presented with symptoms consistent with concussion on Monday.
 
They should but they won't.

This incident would surely affect any players decision on being traded to Port over the Crows. We're talking potentially life threatening stuff here
I've seen it mentioned that this is the 3rd time Port have done this? I'm not sure what to expect though, with it being the 3rd time they should be raked over the coals. I doubt they will be though.
 
I've seen it mentioned that this is the 3rd time Port have done this? I'm not sure what to expect though, with it being the 3rd time they should be raked over the coals. I doubt they will be though.

I don't recall the previous incidents so it seems that this time it's become a much bigger deal in the press / social media. With the entire AFL condemning it perhaps something will be done this time
 
I don't recall the previous incidents so it seems that this time it's become a much bigger deal in the press / social media. With the entire AFL condemning it perhaps something will be done this time

Butters and Jonas clashed heads last year and neither were out for the mandatory 20 min concussion test:

 
Butters and Jonas clashed heads last year and neither were out for the mandatory 20 min concussion test:

Im pretty sure they had a suspended fine from last time too. So they knew they were on watch for this. Which makes it even more concerning
 
I've seen it mentioned that this is the 3rd time Port have done this? I'm not sure what to expect though, with it being the 3rd time they should be raked over the coals. I doubt they will be though
The chance to slap an interstate club, who happen to be a genuine contender? Trusting.
 

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Scroll to the bottom of the article to read about Sam Mayes issues with concussion while at Port.

 
Scroll to the bottom of the article to read about Sam Mayes issues with concussion while at Port.

Jeez, Port's thing is starting to look like systematic negligence and medical malpractice on a Dank scale.
 
Scroll to the bottom of the article to read about Sam Mayes issues with concussion while at Port.

article on fox about it now

 
Scroll to the bottom of the article to read about Sam Mayes issues with concussion while at Port.

article on fox about it now

The Port doctor/s involved need to answer some pointed questions on this stuff, doctor's seem to be held up as being immune to criticism, don't agree they are human like the rest of us and not infallible. eg. the Essendon doctor during the drugs saga.
 
The Port doctor/s involved need to answer some pointed questions on this stuff, doctor's seem to be held up as being immune to criticism, don't agree they are human like the rest of us and not infallible. eg. the Essendon doctor during the drugs saga.

I wouldn't assume Port are alone in this
 
I wouldn't assume Port are alone in this
Possibly not but they seem to be way more blatant about it than any other club. I hope we have seen enough of the terrible outcomes from it to be better as a club
 

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How does it play in with delayed concussion symptoms? Marcus Adams played out the entire game and didn't show any symptoms until after the game. Is there a chance it was the same with Aliir?
 
How does it play in with delayed concussion symptoms? Marcus Adams played out the entire game and didn't show any symptoms until after the game. Is there a chance it was the same with Aliir?

Marcus copped a huge hit but wasn’t knocked unconscious. Allir was. The doctor was negligent in allirs case and either didn’t assess him at all or did but didn’t follow the afl rules.
 
Marcus copped a huge hit but wasn’t knocked unconscious. Allir was. The doctor was negligent in allirs case and either didn’t assess him at all or did but didn’t follow the afl rules.
It was reported that Allir was not assessed at all.
 
It was reported that Allir was not assessed at all.
And that collision was "how to get a concussion 101"

Like if someone had passed a concussion test after that the only responsible conclusion to draw was that the test was inadequate.
 
Putting to the side momentarily the grievous disregard for player safety, and heads should roll for that, this whole Port concussion saga really, from a competitive point of view should be treated in the same way as any attempt to gain an advantage. It is in effect cheating if every other club follows the protocols and takes players out of the game when there is suspected concussion but one club does not.

The randomness of concussion occurring and resulting in players being ruled out, is a competitive variable of the game in the same way as the weather, umpire interpretation of rules, the bounce of the ball or the randomness of any other injuries. The application of the rule may help or hinder your team on any given day. One club has behaved to gain an unfair advantage by choosing not to be bound by the rule put in place for player safety. Whether done intentionally or whether sheer and let’s face it, astonishing incompetence, it is nevertheless an unfair advantage for the team that does not abide by a rule of the competition.

Port deserve to suffer stern consequences for endangering players and the potential that doing so might give them an unfair advantage over the rest of the competition.
 
Damian Hardwick is going to inherit a bloody good list when he takes on the Suns job from next season, I like the look of it now plus they are going to get 3 of the top 10-12 kids in the draft this year via the academy.
 

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