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Yep - Robbo was everywhere on one wing, Berry played wide on the other side - Fagan likes having his wings maintaining space so if it's not playing down that side the scoring will tank.
Plus there were some truly shocking turnovers which didn't help him - picking out the chest of the single Port player amongst three Lions was truly a highlight.
Plus there were some truly shocking turnovers which didn't help him - picking out the chest of the single Port player amongst three Lions was truly a highlight.
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https://www.afl.com.au/video/722946...dal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1647695997001
Watch from 7:04, sums up Berry's last quarter.
Watch from 7:04, sums up Berry's last quarter.
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ALL-AUSTRALIAN defender Aliir Aliir is booked in for syndesmosis surgery following Port Adelaide's bruising encounter with Brisbane on Saturday night.
The setback could potentially sideline Aliir for eight weeks. Port Adelaide assistant coach Nathan Bassett confirmed the disappointing news on Monday and suggested Sam Skinner could be an option to replace Aliir.
Aliir has been outstanding for us and is difficult to replace but Skinner, who can take an intercept mark in a similar way to Aliir, is a chance to come in, Bassett said.
It was a brutal match for Port with fears that defender Trent McKenzie could also miss a substantial period of time after he was stretchered off with an injured knee.
Bassett confirmed that McKenzie had no major damage to the knee and he was an "outside chance" to play in round two when Port meets Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval.
The scans are good for Trent and he's just hyper-extended the knee, Bassett said.
Young star Xavier Duursma was also hurt in the contest when he was collected by Lions warrior Mitch Robinson.
Robinson's bump was graded as careless conduct, high contact and medium impact and he received a one-match ban.
Duursma left the field with a sore collarbone but he's also a chance to play against the Hawks after the damage was considered minor. Robinson is appealing his suspension.
Bassett said Port veteran Robbie Gray and young gun Connor Rozee would be assessed during the week, but the club was optimistic about their availability.
He said No.12 draft pick Josh Sinn was a chance of making his debut in round two after he was overlooked for the season-opener.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/724534/port-star-to-have-surgery-but-incredible-news-for-the-cannon-
The setback could potentially sideline Aliir for eight weeks. Port Adelaide assistant coach Nathan Bassett confirmed the disappointing news on Monday and suggested Sam Skinner could be an option to replace Aliir.
Aliir has been outstanding for us and is difficult to replace but Skinner, who can take an intercept mark in a similar way to Aliir, is a chance to come in, Bassett said.
It was a brutal match for Port with fears that defender Trent McKenzie could also miss a substantial period of time after he was stretchered off with an injured knee.
Bassett confirmed that McKenzie had no major damage to the knee and he was an "outside chance" to play in round two when Port meets Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval.
The scans are good for Trent and he's just hyper-extended the knee, Bassett said.
Young star Xavier Duursma was also hurt in the contest when he was collected by Lions warrior Mitch Robinson.
Robinson's bump was graded as careless conduct, high contact and medium impact and he received a one-match ban.
Duursma left the field with a sore collarbone but he's also a chance to play against the Hawks after the damage was considered minor. Robinson is appealing his suspension.
Bassett said Port veteran Robbie Gray and young gun Connor Rozee would be assessed during the week, but the club was optimistic about their availability.
He said No.12 draft pick Josh Sinn was a chance of making his debut in round two after he was overlooked for the season-opener.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/724534/port-star-to-have-surgery-but-incredible-news-for-the-cannon-
WEST Coast forward Willie Rioli has been offered a one-match ban for rough conduct on Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell, compounding the Eagles' early-season injury crisis.
Adelaide captain Rory Sloane is also facing a week on the sidelines after making intentional contact to the eye region of Fremantle wingman Blake Acres in Sunday's clash at Adelaide Oval.
Rioli cannoned into Rowell in the third quarter of the Eagles' loss to the Suns at Optus Stadium, leaving the ground and colliding with the young star who had just got hands to the ball while running with the flight.
>>WATCH THE INCIDENT IN THE PLAYER BELOW
The incident was graded as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact, resulting in a one-match ban.
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Rioli and Rowell in massive collision, Dixon finishes with first goal
Willie Rioli has a big impact on his return game, after this assist and clash with Matt Rowell
Published 21 hrs ago
Rowell was able to play on after the incident, but changes to the Match Review system in 2022 mean the potential to cause serious injury is given more weight for high bumps.
If the Eagles accept the penalty, Rioli will miss Sunday's clash against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
Sloane was cited by the MRO for an incident in the first quarter, which was assessed as intentional conduct, low impact and high contact.
The midfielder will miss Saturday's clash against Collingwood at the MCG if he accepts the penalty.
More to come
Adelaide captain Rory Sloane is also facing a week on the sidelines after making intentional contact to the eye region of Fremantle wingman Blake Acres in Sunday's clash at Adelaide Oval.
Rioli cannoned into Rowell in the third quarter of the Eagles' loss to the Suns at Optus Stadium, leaving the ground and colliding with the young star who had just got hands to the ball while running with the flight.
>>WATCH THE INCIDENT IN THE PLAYER BELOW
The incident was graded as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact, resulting in a one-match ban.
SHARE
01:01
MINS
Rioli and Rowell in massive collision, Dixon finishes with first goal
Willie Rioli has a big impact on his return game, after this assist and clash with Matt Rowell
Published 21 hrs ago
Rowell was able to play on after the incident, but changes to the Match Review system in 2022 mean the potential to cause serious injury is given more weight for high bumps.
If the Eagles accept the penalty, Rioli will miss Sunday's clash against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
Sloane was cited by the MRO for an incident in the first quarter, which was assessed as intentional conduct, low impact and high contact.
The midfielder will miss Saturday's clash against Collingwood at the MCG if he accepts the penalty.
More to come
