Butters’ message to Cornes, injury critics after Cahill Medal victory
Zak Butters has revealed how he battled niggling injuries for much of the 2024 season on his way to a second John Cahill Medal — and responded to those who question his toughness.
Zak Butters has revealed how he battled niggling injuries for much of the 2024 season on his way to a second John Cahill Medal — and responded to those who question his toughness.
Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.
Look away now Blues fans. Carlton’s chances of landing Dan Houston were already drifting — now the club’s biggest rival is ready to take advantage of friction between the Blues and Port Adelaide.
Isaac Cumming is in. James Peatling is on the way. So, what next? Crows football boss Adam Kelly says there’s one major thing Adelaide wants from this year’s trade period.
Trade period hasn’t even started and already there are a host of big moves pending among AFL clubs. We’ve predicted how every team will line-up in 2025 once the trade period, free agency and drafts take place.
The SANFL has bowed to pressure from Port Adelaide and Adelaide to introduce list concessions. Here’s how they will work and what they mean for other clubs.
Ken Hinkley says he will draw inspiration from Chris Fagan and Brisbane in 2025, as the under-pressure Power coach says he expected to get the same questions about his future next year.
An AFL star’s beloved wife has given a heartbreaking new insight into the brutal reality of her ongoing cancer battle.
A huge rumour about a rising Adelaide talent has all but been confirmed. See the video.
Port Adelaide has issued a stern warning to suitors for Dan Houston and Ivan Soldo ahead of the trade period. Plus, could a former AFL coach be on his way to the Power?
Dan Houston has said he’s happy to stay at Port Adelaide despite officially requesting a trade. Harry Perryman’s decision to choose the Pies may mean he’s locked in to Alberton.
The first stoush of the AFL Trade Period has exploded with Port Adelaide reportedly refusing to talk to a rival club.
Harry Perryman has one top-three finish in a best-and-fairest – four years ago. That hasn’t stopped a bidding war reaching crazy levels. LATEST TRADE BUZZ
Is change coming at Port Adelaide after another finals failure? Power footy boss Chris Davies opens up on his future – amid links to Collingwood – and that of coach Ken Hinkley.
A Kane Cornes-led theory emerged this week that the Port Adelaide-Hawthorn stoush might be a case of mistaken identity. But does ‘Fake Ken’ Hinkley exist? Here’s the truth.
The long-serving Port Adelaide doctor who sent Aliir Aliir back out into the Showdown has stepped down from position after 15 years in the role.
An All-Australian leaving your club is always a massive blow, but one club’s offer could see Port Adelaide with a draft pick as high as No. 1. JON RALPH has more.
An AFL star wants his contract torn up to escape the “most boring” city that his glamorous partner refused to live in.
After a poor 2024, the Crows are under pressure and their “aggressive off-season” could not have started any worse after missing out on Jack Lukosius, writes Simeon Thomas-Wilson.
He’s been weighing up offers from both the Crows and Power, but Gold Coast forward Jack Lukosius has made his choice ahead of the trade period.
Exit meetings are underway at Alberton as Port Adelaide weighs up the big calls in order to improve its list again for next year. Will veteran Travis Boak play on? Get the latest here.
There’s reportedly a level of uncertainty around Ken Hinkley’s future as Port Adelaide coach after falling short of a grand final again.
For the fourth time under Ken Hinkley, Port Adelaide fell at the preliminary final hurdle. Power defender Aliir Aliir opens up on what the latest failure means to the group. Plus, Ken hits back.
Power players and coaches looked grim after a fourth prelim final drubbing — but the side’s captain says Hinkley remains the right man for the job.
There was plenty of optimism leading in that this time might be different for Port Adelaide. But it wasn’t – the Power was taught another finals lesson. MATT TURNER looks at what happened.
Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has been cleared of any serious injury after being subbed out of Friday night’s demolition by the Cats while, queries remain over a underperforming spearhead.
Malcolm Blight knows a thing or two about winning a final under pressure, and he tells SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON the moves Ken Hinkley must make to right the Power’s listing ship.
Dan Houston has stated he will be at Alberton next year – but it appears all parties might be open to the right deal. Could Carlton be the one to offer it?
Jack Ginnivan has swiftly found himself back in the spotlight, accused of disrespecting Port Adelaide and crossing the line.
From the first bounce, the intent was clear. As the smoke cleared and Port Adelaide were handed an 84-point thrashing, now the head coach is once again in the crosshairs, writes Graham Cornes.
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.
Four finals losses in a row, including three at home, has people asking whether Port Adelaide players have what it takes to win a premiership.
Port coach Ken Hinkley was left without answers in another finals embarrassment as pressure mounts on his ability to take the Power further. So is Ken’s time up? Have your say.
Patrick Dangerfield once said Max Holmes has ‘Judd-like traits’. They were there for all to see on the big stage as Geelong stunned the footy world without one of their biggest stars.
It was a dirty night for Port Adelaide, but no one had a worse night than Charlie Dixon in their horrific loss to Geelong on their home deck. See how every player fared in the Cats’ thumping win.
Port Adelaide finished second on the ladder but, like in the previous three finals, couldn’t deliver on the big September stage. And the pressure is right back on Ken Hinkley.
Underdogs Geelong have dominated Thursday’s qualifying final and a footy great has slaughtered Port Adelaide’s effort.
Jason Horne-Francis has been a dominant force lately, so which Cats could get the job for the first final of 2024? MICK MCGUANE previews the crunch clash in Adelaide.
The Cats midfield looks like being exposed by Port Adelaide — but they still have an important card to play, writes Mark Robinson. Robbo previews who whill shape the finals series.
Jordon Sweet has not played an AFL final. But the Port Adelaide ruckman is ready after a long apprenticeship – and has been balancing footy with time on the SA Cricket Association roller.
Port Adelaide’s Esava Ratugolea will take on former side Geelong in a position many thought was in the past for him. It’s just part of a wild career for the Power big man.
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee has touched on what’s different this year compared to other failed finals campaigns. Plus the expected replacements for Dan Houston and Kane Farrell.
Who’s racing the clock, who needs to lift and what weaknesses could be exposed in week one of AFL finals? ED BOURKE runs the rule over each match in our ultimate finals guide.
Finals football separates the good from the great. Mark Robinson writes, for Ken Hinkley to become a coaching great, his destiny lies in the hands of Port’s dynamic midfield superstars.
Jeremy and Kellie Finlayson have been forced to make a difficult decision for their young family amid her ongoing cancer fight.
In January Lauren Arnell became the first AFLW senior coach to give birth while in their role. She opens up on becoming a mother and Port Adelaide’s chances in the 2024 season.
Dan Houston has shut down the hopes of Victorian clubs desperate to lure him from Port Adelaide and opened up for the first time on the bump which ended his finals dream.
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