Five things we noticed from Power v Dockers
The Power proved far too strong for the Dockers at Alberton in both clubs’ final hit-outs ahead of Round 1, with MARK DUFFIELD running the ruler over what we learned from both sides.
Port Adelaide
Lesson learned: History to dictate Crows’ approach with top draftee
The ghosts of top-10 picks past will dictate Adelaide’s plan with boom youngster Dan Curtin, who appears unlikely to feature early in his debut season.
Powell-Pepper cops lengthy ban after failed ‘scapegoat’ plea
Sam Powell-Pepper’s delayed start to 2024 has been confirmed with the AFL tribunal handing down a hefty ban for his bump which left Crow Mark Keane concussed.
Port gun banned as AFL sends warning
It took more than an hour of deliberations, but the first ugly hit of 2024 has been heavily sanctioned by the AFL tribunal.
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Bulldogs coming to terms with ‘big loss’
Bulldogs forward Cody Weightman will miss this weekend’s prelim, but the playing group still says he has a role to play off the field.
Malthouse: Why Dees look unrecognisable from last year
There’s one element to Melbourne’s football that makes them almost unrecognisable from last season, MICK MALTHOUSE writes.
Lakeesha primed to make a huge impact – just like dad
When Byron Pickett became Port Adelaide’s first – and still only – Norm Smith Medal winner after the Power’s 2004 premiership victory, he accepted the award with baby daughter Lakeesha in his arms.
The heartbreak motivating Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide ruckman Scott Lycett says his side is hoping to prove the doubters wrong by improving on last year’s finals campaign.
Tredrea: The ‘brutal’ Power no one can stop
The key pieces of the puzzle have returned so it’s time to stop underestimating the Power, writes premiership captain Warren Tredrea. Here’s why they could be unstoppable.
Young gun’s car crash leaves 16yo hospitalised
A police investigation is underway after a Port Adelaide young gun was involved in a road accident that saw a 16-year-old taken to hospital.
The gouge is on: Airlines triple ticket prices to Perth
As Port fans gear up for a potential grand final, prices for plane tickets to Perth have soared – some triple the cost.
Port balancing complicating factors with Fantasia injury
Orazio Fantasia is fragile but crucial to Port Adelaide. This is why the Power are desperate to secure him an exemption to see a medical specialist.
Cats look to big inclusions for cut-throat final
Geelong’s season is on the line against GWS and the Cats could be boosted by some big names for Friday night’s semi-final. Here’s the latest.
Dons’ still in the dark about Hind availability
The Bombers are no clearer about Nick Hind’s finals future after his supermarket stop over locked him out Essendon’s flight to Launceston.
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