Power injury toll revealed as worst possible news confirmed for forward

By The Roar / Editor

Scans have confirmed Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper has suffered a ruptured ACL during an incident in the Power’s win over St Kilda.

Powell-Pepper landed awkwardly after flying for a mark in the third quarter at the Adelaide Oval, taking no further part in the match, with the Power confirming on Saturday the worst possible news.

“We are incredibly disappointed for Sam,” Power Head of Medical Services Tim O’Leary said in a statement.

“Sam is a dedicated and diligent athlete who attacks his training with unrelenting intensity, and will no doubt approach his rehab the same way. He will continue to be as involved as he can, as a leader and important member of our playing group.

“It’s such a tough injury for a footballer to go through. We’re all behind him and we know he’ll come out the other side stronger and more determined.”

The blow will end Powell-Pepper’s season, while Port defender Aliir Aliir has also been ruled out of their Showdown clash with Adelaide on Thursday night, having sustained a concussion in a tackle from Saint Jack Higgins on a night of carnage for Ken Hinkley’s team.

The Power could be forced into a third change before the blockbuster match, with captain Connor Rozee racing the clock to be fit for the Showdown after sustaining a low-grade hamstring strain.

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The star midfielder will be vigorously tested before the blockbuster match.

The Crowd Says:

2024-04-28T20:00:03+00:00

Maxy

Roar Rookie


SPP a big loss.Opens the door for 2 young draftees in Tom Anastasopoulos and Lachie Charleson to maybe debut this year sometime,they are genuine small forwards.

2024-04-27T22:21:48+00:00

Rowdy

Roar Rookie


These injuries will take a bit of shine away from the Showdown.

2024-04-27T11:44:12+00:00

DTM

Roar Rookie


I could be wrong but I think it was 3 weeks for Finlayson. Doesn't compute for me but I'm old school. I'll be surprised if they take any risks with Rozee who will be keen to play next week.

2024-04-27T06:33:20+00:00

Curmudgeon1961

Roar Rookie


Yes had 4 weeks off wasnt it? subsequently you can actually hit someone in the face or jump into someone for less. Great user name BTW : )

2024-04-27T06:20:30+00:00

cruyff turn

Roar Rookie


Feel for SPP. He's been a bit rusty due to a lack of game time, but was just starting to do a few good things prior to the injury. Aliir and Rozee will also be big losses for the Showdown. One would think Finlayson will come back into the side, along with Jed McEntee, and maybe Josh Sinn.

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