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Andrew Capel
Andrew CapelSports writer

Andrew Capel is a multi award-winning sports writer for The Advertiser, focusing primarily on AFL and cricket. He has been with News Corp for more than 30 years and reports extensively on the Adelaide and Port Adelaide football clubs and South Australian cricket team. A former under-age state cricketer, Andrew’s passion for sport traces back to his childhood when he sat on his dad’s shoulders at Glenelg Football Club games.

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Power debut an ‘absolute dream come true’

Power debut an ‘absolute dream come true’

TWO years since walking away from a teaching placement minutes after learning he was drafted, “starstruck’’ mature-age player Jarrod Lienert has spoken about the significance of his first AFL game for Port Adelaide.

I was close to being dropped: Wingard

I was close to being dropped: Wingard

DUAL All-Australian Chad Wingard has revealed he was on the verge of being dropped for Port Adelaide’s blockbuster round 12 clash with premier Richmond.

Polec has big decision to make: Hinkley

Polec has big decision to make: Hinkley

POWER coach Ken Hinkley says the club can’t match contract offer from North Melbourne to Jared Polec but has good news on the fitness of star Robbie Gray.

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AFL Round 6. 28/04/2018. North Melbourne v Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium.  Port Adelaide's Charlie Dixon kicks at goal 4th qtr  . Pic: Michael Klein

Port’s scoring power fades

THE alarming statistics that show how the Power is struggling to score and how the issue could derail its 2018 AFL premiership hopes.

Crows shocked after Hampton retires because of illness

Crows shocked after Hampton retires because of illness

ADELAIDE utility Curtly Hampton has shocked the Crows by announcing his immediate retirement from AFL football as he battles the effects of vertigo, while defender Brodie Smith is set for a return to the field in the SANFL.

Worth the weight for Murphy

Worth the weight for Murphy

ROOKIE revelation Lachlan Murphy has revealed how a seven-week torture test turned him from SANFL battler into key Crow.

‘Charlie and Westy’ Show for Ryder-less Power

‘Charlie and Westy’ Show for Ryder-less Power

BRENDON Lade has indicated Port Adelaide’s young ruckmen aren’t ready to fill injured Paddy Ryder’s giant shoes, instead key forwards Charlie Dixon and Justin Westhoff will be handed the task of keeping the club’s top four hopes alive.

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