In a brutal AFL match, Port Adelaide's star players Zak Butters and Mitch Georgiades sustained severe injuries that could end their seasons.Butters suffered a syndesmosis ankle injury after collapsing during a marking contest with Max Hall, leaving him unable to bear weight.His potential retirement from the club looms large, with coach Josh Carr acknowledging the severity of his condition.Meanwhile, Georgiades endured a concussion from a violent collision with St Kilda's Rowan Marshall, forcing him out of the game.The Power faced significant losses, with Lachie Jones also injured, but rallied to trim St Kilda's lead in the third quarter.Despite these setbacks, Port Adelaide remains competitive, though their finals hopes are now in doubt.The match highlighted the physical toll of AFL football, with both players displaying courage despite their injuries.

St Kilda secured a 14-point victory, keeping them firmly in the finals race, while Port Adelaide continues to assess the full impact of their team's injuries.