Execution not coaching to blame for Power’s downfall
Ken Hinkley is under the pump, but Ollie Wines thinks it’s the players who need to step up and take ownership rather than the Power coach.
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How Dawson, Nicks hatched skipper’s midfield move
Jordan Dawson claimed the Showdown medal after an inspirational performance in a new role Saturday night, but it has been in the works for a while.
The Tackle: ‘Buddy-centric’ Swans go missing on ‘G again
Once again Sydney coach John Longmire watched his Swans over target Lance Franklin — and plenty of his players went missing. Check out all the likes and dislikes from round three.
‘It’s crazy’: Coach told his job’s ‘untenable’
Kane Cornes has rubbished his former captain’s declaration Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is a dead man walking.
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SACA’s promise to share Oval with footy
The AFL is likely to require extra time to complete a delayed season and the boss of the South Australian Cricket Association says cricket will find a way to share Adelaide Oval with football.
Second Showdown cut as AFL slashes season to 17 rounds
The 2020 AFL season will be reduced from 23 to 17 games in response to coronavirus – with a start date still uncertain. It means Port Adelaide will host the only Showdown against Adelaide this year in Round 2.
Boak re-signs to be one-club player at Port
Veteran Port Adelaide star Travis Boak has bucked the trend by signing a two-year contract extension with the Power, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2022 season.
The Power veteran who could finally deliver
Port Adelaide forked up $2 million over to secure him as a free agent at the end of 2017. Will 2020 be the year that the Power see the best of Steven Motlop? Plus, an update on their out-of-contract stars.
‘We want to play – if it’s safe’
Adelaide and Port Adelaide stars Brodie Smith and Tom Rockliff joined The Lowdown Podcast on Monday morning for a coronavirus special. Here’s what they had to say about what’s happening at their clubs and uncertainty surrounding the league.
Dusty — and the rest: Who is playing for second?
Many have tried, few have measured up to the unique midfield-forward skillet of Richmond dual-premiership great Dustin Martin. Is there anyone from the new — or old — crop ready to give Dusty a run for his money? VOTE
Crows, Power healthy and preparing as ‘normal’
Adelaide and Port Adelaide say their lists are healthy and players will train at their clubs on Monday in readiness for Round 1, despite coronavirus casting doubts over the season. And one big name will be available for the Power.
Track watch: Betts suffers blow, Ziebell tests fitness
Carlton fans were hoping to see homecoming livewire Eddie Betts in Round 1. But a calf injury has come at the worst possible time. Meanwhile, Jack Ziebell was back in the thick of it in a VFL practice match.
Fans to know soon on memberships: Thomas
Port Adelaide chief executive Keith Thomas says the club will inform its members and fans “early next week” whether they will be offered refunds in any way following the decision by the AFL to close stadiums because of the coronavirus.
Will AFL fans get Round 1 refund?
The AFL is preparing for ‘ghost matches’ to be played behind closed doors in Round 1 due to the coronavirus threat. Here’s what it means if you bought a ticket for any opening round game.
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