Jacob van Rooyen faces wait for AFL match review officer after hit on Aliir Aliir
- Posted Sun 16 Aug 2026 at 7:37amSun 16 Aug 2026 at 7:37amMedical staff take Port Adelaide's Aliir Aliir from the ground after a collision with Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen.
- (Getty Images: AFL Photos/Sarah Reed)In short:Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen knocked Port Adelaide's Aliir Aliir out of Saturday night's clash.
- Van Rooyen was attempting to spoil an Aliir mark in the second term, but appeared to mistime it and struck the Power defender high with a swinging arm.
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- Posted Sun 16 Aug 2026 at 7:37amSun 16 Aug 2026 at 7:37amMedical staff take Port Adelaide's Aliir Aliir from the ground after a collision with Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen.
- (Getty Images: AFL Photos/Sarah Reed)In short:Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen knocked Port Adelaide's Aliir Aliir out of Saturday night's clash.
- Van Rooyen was attempting to spoil an Aliir mark in the second term, but appeared to mistime it and struck the Power defender high with a swinging arm.
Sources: ABC Australia