Tigers' No.1 pick Sam Lalor concussed in preseason match against West Coast

Richmond's No.1 draft pick, Sam Lalor, suffered a late injury during a pre-season match against West Coast, entering concussion protocols after a collision that left him with a sore jaw. Despite the injury, Lalor had an impressive performance, scoring the Tigers' first goal and contributing significantly on the field. Richmond's head of development, Sam Lonergan, indicated they would assess Lalor's condition over the next 24 hours to determine his availability for upcoming matches, including the season opener against Carlton. The game concluded with West Coast dominating, winning 10.2 (62) to 4.2 (26), highlighted by Tyler Brockman’s three goals. Other former players, Matt Owies, Jack Graham, and Liam Baker, made their debuts for West Coast in the match. Lalor's potential absence could impact Richmond's preparations for their upcoming fixtures.