Head knock KO’s Tigers star for Dreamtime clash

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Head knock KO’s Tigers star for Dreamtime clash

Tom ****** has been sidelined due to concussion in a major blow for Richmond ahead of their AFL Dreamtime At The ‘G clash with Essendon.

The key forward showed symptoms after a heavy knock late in Sunday’s loss to North Melbourne.

The Tigers announced on Monday afternoon he would not play in Friday night’s showcase Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round match against the Bombers.

“While he was initially feeling and looking OK and able to be cleared by our medical staff, in the hours after the game he began to develop symptoms,” Richmond football boss Tim Livingstone said.

“As a result of this, our doctor has placed Tom in the concussion protocols, and he will now be monitored closely through the coming days and required ******* of time.”

Also on Monday, Port Adelaide confirmed Jason Horne-Francis and Lachie Jones were out of action with hamstring injuries. Jones could be sidelined for two months.

They were among five players forced out of Sunday’s loss to Geelong, with Cats captain Patrick Dangerfield also damaging a hamstring in the injury chaos.

Dangerfield is in severe doubt for Thursday night’s massive home game against the Western Bulldogs, while teammate Jack Bowes also is nursing a hamstring injury from the match.

The Power said Horne-Francis could return after their round-12 bye.

Port halfback Josh Sinn also hurt his left hip at Adelaide Oval and is in doubt for Saturday’s game against Fremantle in Perth.

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