Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper could be suspended for an ugly bump on Adelaide Crows' Mark Keane that left him concussed.
The AFL practice match at Alberton Oval was overshadowed by the moment in the first quarter.
Keane had possession of the ball when Willie Rioli tackled him before Powell-Pepper came charging in.
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His right shoulder made contact with Keane's head, leaving him dazed on the ground.
"We know the way Pep plays, he's hard and tough, but I can't comment on the actual contest," Port assistant coach Chad Cornes said.
Rumours of a broken jaw were unverified by Adelaide assistant coach Scott Burns.
"Honestly, I haven't seen him or checked with the doctors so I can't really answer that," Burns said.
The hit drew widespread criticism on social media.
It comes just days after 2021 premiership star Angus Brayshaw retired on medical advice with five years left on his contract with the Demons.
Brayshaw was advised by medical professionals not to continue playing after a brain scan.
Port will play Fremantle in a week but a sanction would likely be served in the premiership season.
It's a blow to the Port stocks with Keane poised to replace Nick Murray (knee reconstruction) and Jordon Butts (foot) in the early going of the 2024 season.
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