King Kenny: From ‘untenable’ to undeniable as Port’s man
Ken Hinkley won’t put any deadlines on his future as coach of the Power, denying any notion of a succession plan at Port Adelaide after re-signing for two more years.
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Succession? AFL great urges Power to not place ‘end-date’ on Ken
Collingwood premiership coach Mick Malthouse is no stranger to coaching succession plans, and the coaching legend has had his say on Port’s potential succession plan with Josh Carr.
Power’s GWS thrashing a preview of possible finals weapon
The young stars of the Power have stolen the headlines all year understandably, but another young gun at Ken Hinkley’s disposal could give them the edge coming into September.
Power lock in top four with Giant win, time to announce Ken?
The Power had fallen away over the past few weeks, but after a convincing win over GWS on Sunday, the runway is now clear for them to announce that they have re-signed Ken Hinkley.
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Bone’s Round 4 AFL Team of the Week: Hot Pies
ROUND 4 was always going to be a pivotal moment in the 2018 AFL season and it didn’t let us down. Unless, of course, you are a Crows or Power supporter. Did any of their players do enough in losing teams to make Chris McDermott’s Team of the Week?
Robbie’s out of SuperCoach Gray area
OVER the pre-season, The Phantom was concerned the forward-heavy role we saw Robbie Gray play in 2017 would continue this year. But the Power star is the highest-averaging SuperCoach forward at the completion of Round 4. LISTEN to the latest episode of The Phantom’s Lair Podcast now.
Port to ride out ruck storm
CAPTAIN Travis Boak has called on Port Adelaide’s midfield to lift as the club continues to deal with the absence of All-Australian ruckman Paddy Ryder and coach Ken Hinkley’s revelation none of the club’s young back-ups are ready for AFL.
The Tackle: How to break ‘Dog ugly’ Demons
MELBOURNE’S capitulation after quarter-time yesterday sent a clear message to 17 other teams, writes MARK ROBINSON. Meawhile, Essendon, Hawthorn and Collingwood are in the positive for Round 4. PLUS BEST TWEETS
Red flags: Bone’s Round 4 Crows, Power player ratings
BOTH South Australian teams received rude wake-up calls in round four of the AFL season. Our expert Chris McDermott has run his eyes over the games and come up with his key points and player rankings.
Port’s painful script repeats
PORT Adelaide’s 22-point loss to Essendon at Etihad Stadium was not so much a nightmare revisited from last season’s duel under the roof but a reinforcement of recurring themes.
Huffing, puffing Power blown away again
WHO said lightning doesn’t strike twice? For the second consecutive season Port Adelaide has been beaten up by a rejuvenated — and far more intense — Essendon at Etihad Stadium.
AFL ‘hysteria’ on interchange rules needs to stop
AS the league looks for ways to make the game more attractive, AFLPA president and Geelong star PATRICK DANGERFIELD says there’s one thing the AFL must not do.
Time to give fans back their game: Malthouse
FREE kicks are on the rise in 2018, but MICK MALTHOUSE says AFL umpires aren’t to blame. The three-time premiership coach has called on league headquarters to give the game back to the fans.
No guarantees on Powell-Pepper’s return
PORT Adelaide midfielder Sam Powell-Pepper may have to wait longer to return to the Power line-up as coach Ken Hinkley delivered a strong message to his players on off-field behaviour, but dismissed a culture issue at Alberton.
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