Hinkley says fine saga ‘taken care of’
The Port Adelaide coach fronted the media for the first time since being hit with a $20,000 fine from the AFL for his post-game run-in with Hawthorn players.
The Port Adelaide coach fronted the media for the first time since being hit with a $20,000 fine from the AFL for his post-game run-in with Hawthorn players.
Port Adelaide’s vice-captain has had help from an unlikely source as he prepares for a battle with a hard-nosed Sydney tagger.
The footy world erupted after an on-field clash between Ken Hinkley and Hawthorn players, Port’s mentor says the club has ‘moved on’ and is desperate to break through to a grand final.
Port’s stunning semi final win over Hawthorn was marred with post match controversy, but Archie the dog believes Ken’s bark has nothing on the Power’s bite.
There was no Connor Rozee last time the Blues and Power faced off, and that looms as one of a few reasons why MICK MCGUANE is backing the Power to cause an upset in Melbourne.
Adelaide is less than a 1 per cent chance of sneaking into the top eight – but that won’t stop Matthew Nicks from dreaming big. The Crows coach explains why he hasn’t lost hope.
Reports this week have suggested Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is a leading contender to replace Adam Simpson at West Coast. So, what did the man himself think of all the talk?
The wife of Port Adelaide player Jeremy Finlayson has revealed shattering news about her cancer prognosis, opening up once more about her fight.
Esava Ratugolea may hold his spot this week against Carlton, but is the Power better with two key defenders? The former Cat hardly inspired confidence on his return, leading SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON to ask if Port is better without him.
Port Adelaide has been steadfast in denying that a formal Ken Hinkley-Josh Carr succession plan exists. So, will West Coast come calling for either? The Power assistant has responded.
Charlie Dixon may well be in his last year, but his game against the Tigers proves one thing, writes MATT TURNER. If the Power are going to contend again, they need their big man up and going.
It might be a win that looked convincing on the scoreboard. But as MATT TURNER writes, Port Adelaide will need to be much better than it was against Richmond to navigate a gruelling run home and earn a finals berth.
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