The Power said they were ready this time – what was that?
Port Adelaide said they were better prepared for finals compared to 12 months ago when they were bundled out in straight sets. MATT TURNER writes, it was another familiar tale.
Port Adelaide said they were better prepared for finals compared to 12 months ago when they were bundled out in straight sets. MATT TURNER writes, it was another familiar tale.
Jeremy Cameron didn’t get much space. But the greats never do. What the Geelong star produced in the opening minutes at Adelaide Oval will go down in history. This is how it unfolded – and what it set in motion.
It was Port Adelaide’s biggest game of the year, and they choked, writes Mark Robinson. And with either the Bulldogs or Hawks waiting, it’s going to be a long week for Ken Hinkley.
Under siege Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley was brutally honest in the wake of the second-largest finals loss in the club’s history.
Ken Hinkley has owned up to a mistake and apologised to Power fans following Port Adelaide’s defeat in the Showdown.
Crows key forward Taylor Walker has been reduced to tears discussing the forced retirement of his great mate Rory Sloane.
The Crows have claimed South Australian bragging rights, winning their third straight Showdown over fierce rivals Port Adelaide.
Port Adelaide had its chances but its failure to capitalise in front of goal allowed Adelaide to send champion Rory Sloane off in style. Relive updates and see our SuperCoach takeaways.
Adelaide and Port Adelaide will face off in a SANFL curtain raiser ahead of Showdown 55 – but the fixture won’t exist for long as a national second-tier competition takes shape.
Ahead of a primetime Showdown clash, an Adelaide Crows legend says their arch rival “let themselves down” when it matters most.
Showdown 55 is almost here – but how many of the current Crows and Power players would make the all-time side? We’ve tallied your votes to pick the Ultimate Showdown team.
The Power has backed in their skipper despite a hamstring scare, while the Crows have named a veteran and a debutant for a massive Thursday night Showdown. See the teams HERE.
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