Lachlan Jones Biography

The AFL has handed Port Adelaide a $100,000 fine for breaching the League's concussion management guidelines after a head clash between Power players Aliir Aliir and Lachie Jones.

Jones was subbed out with a migraine after the incident during the Showdown clash with Adelaide but Aliir was cleared to return to the field without undergoing a SCAT5 concussion test.

Port Adelaide stood by the management of both players immediately after the game but both Jones and Aliir were placed in concussion protocols on Monday, with the club accepting it had made an error of judgement on match day.

$50,000 of the fine will be included in Port Adelaide's football department soft cap, with the remainder to sit outside the cap unless the club commits a similar breach of concussion protocols before the end of the AFL and AFLW seasons in 2024.

Ken Hinkley says Port Adelaide's club doctor made the right decision in allowing Aliir Aliir to return to the field after a nasty collision with teammate Lachie Jones in the Power's loss to the Crows at Adelaide Oval.

While Jones underwent a head impact assessment and was cleared of a concussion but ruled out with a migraine at half-time, Aliir wasn't put through a concussion test by veteran Power doctor Mark Fisher.

"Mark Fisher is an incredibly experienced doctor, and he makes the right decisions that he needs to make. The doctor made the right decisions based around both players. He was really, really clear and certain to me," Hinkley said after the game.

Jones was subsequently subbed out of the game after being assessed as having a migraine.

"Lachie didn't fail a concussion test, but he didn't come back on and we subbed him. In fact, he was subbed out with a migraine. He'd done the concussion test, and he passed the concussion test. That's about all I can give you," Hinkley explained.

The AFL has released a statement on Port Adelaide's management of Aliir Aliir.

Aliir had a heavy collision with teammate Lachie Jones that brought play to a stop in the second quarter at Adelaide Oval.

While Jones underwent a head impact assessment and was cleared of a concussion but ruled out with a migraine at half-time, Aliir returned to the ground later in the quarter and played out the game.

"Aliir and Jones had a heavy collision which resulted in both players undertaking head injury assessments (HIA) and Jones being substituted from the game after a SCAT5 test and Aliir returning to the game after his initial HIA," the statement read.

"Over the coming days the AFL will continue to have dialogue with the Port Adelaide Football Department and their Club Doctor to closely monitor the management of Aliir and Jones.

"The AFL will provide a further update in due course."

Lachie Jones will miss a month of football after suffering a broken jaw while playing against the Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

Lachie Jones is the Rising Star nominee for round 15 of 2022 after playing a crucial role in the Power's thrilling win over Gold Coast.

Jones kicked a goal in the first quarter and finished with 16 disposals, two marks, and two tackles while also having a telling impact with eight score involvements and three direct goal assists.

Lachie Jones made an instant impact as a defender in his debut season with Port Adelaide but midfield coach Brett Montgomery is eyeing the powerfully built youngster as a potential midfielder.

"I've got no doubt that with some experience, some education and some exposure, I think Lachie Jones could make it in any area," Montgomery said.

"I've got a keen eye on him for the midfield. I think he'll get his first start as a defender just because that's probably a bit fairer on him but like I said about those other young guys; why put a ceiling on these guys who have got exceptional talent?"

Fresh from his debut game, Lachie Jones has already become a cult hero with the Port Adelaide supporters.

"The hair ... the hair and the mo," he told reporters when asked about the reason for the reaction by Power fans.

"I couldn't help but notice when I ran on, a bit of a roar. It probably just shows the supporter base at Port Adelaide and how invested they are in the club, how much of an interest they take."

Lachlan Jones makes his AFL debut for Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval with 17 disposals (14 kicks and 3 handballs) and 6 marks in a 2-point win over Richmond.

Port Adelaide select Lachlan Jones with pick No.16 in the 2020 National Draft.