McGuane: All the early hits and misses for 2024
Five rounds – including Opening round – is enough time to get a gauge on who is firing – and who is floundering – this season. Mick McGuane runs his eye over the hits and misses.
Port Adelaide
Rozee in frame for best in the game as Power belt Dons
Connor Rozee had the greatest half in Gather Round history in a performance that puts him in the conversation for the best player in the game as Port Adelaide recorded a big win.
‘Not being walked over’: New Don gearing up for Port return
Essendon utility Nik Cox has said the Bombers can’t wait for their clash with Port Adelaide on Friday night in what will be the hardest task of this year’s Gather Round.
Mitch is back – but in a different way
Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades will make his long-awaited return on Friday night. Coach Ken Hinkley says he’s a “better AFL player” now – and his role will be a new one.
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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.
Finals ‘flogging’ almost so much worse
Port Adelaide extended Geelong’s horror curse in the first week of the AFL Finals but the trouncing could even be considered flattering.
Legend drops unspoken truth at Cats’ feet
Geelong Cats fans have enjoyed a run of success few other sides have tasted in recent times but it seems the good times can’t last forever.
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