Daicos firms to Brownlow favouritism after Port blitz
Nick Daicos is the equal Brownlow Medal favourite after shaking off an early tag to produce a certain three-vote performance against Port Adelaide.
Nick Daicos is the equal Brownlow Medal favourite after shaking off an early tag to produce a certain three-vote performance against Port Adelaide.
Ken Hinkley has questioned whether Melburnians “don’t like” Jason Horne-Francis after Port Adelaide’s young gun was targeted by boos during the Power’s heavy loss to Collingwood.
One line used to justify upholding Shane McAdam’s ban makes absolutely no sense, writes Graham Cornes.
The Power have pulled a shock move on star Travis Boak ahead of their clash with the Pies, while the Crows have dropped one of their best backmen for the game against Richmond.
“Despite the change to the Formula One schedule, we are still planning to play St Kilda in Shanghai on May 31,’’ says Port Adelaide football general manager Chris Davies.
The coronavirus has claimed another sporting event following the postponement of Formula One’s Chinese GP. The development came as the clock continues to tick on the AFL’s deadline to make a decision on its China match.
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley came out strong on Wednesday with comments about the club’s premiership prospects, and they were refreshing to hear, writes Jack Hudson.
“There are some experiments to go on,’’ says coach Ken Hinkley as Port Adelaide gears up for round one with an internal trial at Alberton Oval.
Dougal Howard’s move to St Kilda frustrated Port Adelaide supporters who thought he was a part of the Power’s future. Now, he’s addressed his new role at the Saints…in defence.
Port Adelaide supporters have the opportunity to become part of the club’s history through the upcoming launch of a new book. But they better get in quick.
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has boldly stated his side, bolstered by emerging young guns, can win the AFL premiership in 2020 despite missing finals in the past two seasons.
It could be 4-6 weeks until Port Adelaide learns if it’s annual China game will go ahead amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, and coach Ken Hinkley says player welfare will dictate decision-making.
There is still the Marsh Community Series auditions to come, but a stack of young stars are already banging down the door. See who is closing in on a Round 1 berth at your club.
Port Adelaide and St Kilda players will not be forced to travel to China for the scheduled Shanghai game in May, after receiving independent advice from the AFL Players Association.
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