Port Adelaide has been smacked with a $100,000 fine by the AFL for its mishandled concussion management of player Aliir Aliir.

But the South Australian club will not lose any draft picks or premiership points.

The sanction follows a league investigation into the Power’s handling of Aliir after his head clash with teammate Lachie Jones during last Saturday night’s Showdown against Adelaide.

Port Adelaide club doctor Mark Fisher conceded he should have put Aliir through a SCAT5 concussion test after the head injury assessment.

Dr Fisher’s error – branded a “big mistake” by Power coach Ken Hinkley – has brought intense scrutiny on the club this week.

It has come as head injuries become a massive issue in the game.

Several former players are suing the league and their clubs, seeking compensation for the effects of concussion from their careers.

In a league statement on Friday, AFL general counsel Stephen Meade said Port Adelaide had understood the error and taken full responsibility for it.

“The AFL concussion protocols are some of the most stringent that exist in world sport, however, they require strict and consistent adherence to protect the health and safety of our players,” Mr Meade said.

“In this instance, Port Adelaide admitted that Aliir should have undergone SCAT5 testing at the time immediately following the collision on Saturday night.

“By not undertaking the test, and Aliir returning to the game without being subject to that further detailed assessment, Allir’s wellbeing was potentially at increased risk.

“The health and safety of all players is paramount, and this will continue to be the focus for our clubs and for the AFL.”

AFL chief medical officer Michael Makdissi will review the Aliir incident before Port’s away game against Geelong on Saturday night.

Half of the Power’s fine will be included in its football department soft cap this season.

The balance will sit outside the cap unless a similar breach occurs before the end of the AFL and AFLW seasons next year.

– AAP