Showdown trophy could be dumped despite late twist
Troy and Shane Bond have made it known they are happy for the Showdown trophy to be presented on Saturday night. But after their legal threat, what will the clubs do?
Troy and Shane Bond have made it known they are happy for the Showdown trophy to be presented on Saturday night. But after their legal threat, what will the clubs do?
It’s been a while coming, but finally Shane McAdam gets to experience the fierce rivalry Showdown on field. And now that he’s got his chance, he plans to make the most of it.
Can the Crows keep their season alive? Or will the Power end their final chances as it marches towards its own September dream? Teams, key-match ups, full stats and expert analysis.
Port Adelaide needs to make another big play for out of favour Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy, writes Andrew Capel.
Port Adelaide argued to free Willie Rioli from his two-match ban so he could play the Showdown. Despite the tribunal not seeing it their way, the Power did still get something out of their appeal.
It is the iconic image behind one of the greatest moments in Showdown history. But now Adelaide and Port Adelaide are in a legal fight with ex-players over its use. Read the full legal letter.
Port Adelaide has thrown even more support behind Willie Rioli after he was racially abused following an incident on Saturday night.
Racist trolls who sent messages to Port Adelaide star Junior Rioli face lifetime bans as the Power boss says the hurtful abuse has left an ugly stain on one of the games of the season.
The most thrilling game of the AFL season has been tainted by an ugly response that followed the moment a Collingwood player was struck in the head.
Jamie Elliott and the comeback kings have done it again – this time in the game of the season against Port Adelaide. Here’s how the blockbuster that lived up to its billing unfolded.
They didn’t get the four points but no one can argue Port Adelaide isn’t the read deal after pushing Collingwood to the brink. Are they the clear no.2 seeds in the AFL?
Collingwood’s claims of being the best team in the competition didn’t escape Ken Hinkley who stoked the fire of the rivalry ahead of Saturday night’s clash.
With key forward goal-kickers getting bigger each year, teams need a big key back to with them – a weapon Port lacks right now. So which trade target would fit best at Alberton?
All eyes when the Pies come to town will be on Brownlow Medal favourite Nick Daicos, but will Ken Hinkley show his hand early and tag the young star? Plus, will Tom Jonas keep his spot?
The Power’s win streak has been ended at 13 games, with a rampaging Carlton side proving too hot to handle, putting the Blues firmly in the finals hunt.
Tom Jonas will return for the Power’s clash with the Blues, but what happens next? Is a good performance enough to keep him in the Power’s senior side?
In search of its 14th win in a row, Port Adelaide has made seven changes for the clash with Carlton. Is there anything more to the selection surprise? Here’s what Ken Hinkley had to say.
Ken Hinkley’s history with the Suns has already seen the Port Adelaide coach’s name linked with the vacant Gold Coast job – but will it be any more than that? Here’s the latest.
Showdowns are big enough but the next clash between the Crows and Power could have big implications come the end of the season. We analyse the run home for both clubs.
Zak Butters is third in the betting market – but the Brownlow Medal tracker has him way off the pace. Crows skipper Jordan Dawson is even further back. See the predicted votes.
Power fans held their collective breath when Trent McKenzie went down early against the Suns, now the extent of his injury has been revealed and it could lead to the return of their skipper.
On a 13-match winning streak, Port Adelaide doesn’t have much to complain about. But the injury to Trent McKenzie does impact the balance on the backline. How will the Power handle it?
Matthew Nicks’ men are most vulnerable when they start favourite. That’s not a problem this weekend, writes Graham Cornes.
Charlie Dixon’s long-time mentor Ken Hinkley and first AFL coach shed light on the Power star’s early days at Gold Coast and what drives the key forward.
Which club’s fans turn up even for the awkward timeslots? We’ve crunched the numbers to reveal who draws the biggest crowds.
The Crows and the Power have made their decisions on two of their big forwards with both sides preparing for mammoth top eight clashes this weekend. Check out the full teams here.
The AFL clubs continue to step it up with their Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernseys. We take a look at all 18 editions for 2023, who designed them and what they mean. Vote for your favourite here.
Brynn Teakle and Jeremy Finlayson might not be the first names fans think of when it comes to AFL ruckmen. And this week they face one of the best duo’s in footy.
One of Port Adelaide’s top young stars has put contract talks on hold as Victorian clubs try to lure him home. Find out why here.
Last year it was Connor Rozee. Now Zak Butters has taken it upon himself to become Port Adelaide’s matchwinner. We examine the key moments and mindset which has taken Butters to the next level.
Port Adelaide Football Club is set to celebrate its Indigenous heritage on the national stage by adopting a new name in Kaurna language.
Junior Rioli is the latest First Nations player to be targeted by “reprehensible” racist abuse following his bump on Jordan Ridley – and a lengthy suspension looms.
The Bombers asked Ken Hinkley if he would be interested in joining their coaching process. And things could have been a lot different this Sunday if he took part.
Orazio Fantasia was initially set to miss a month with a quad strain he suffered against the Crows. Find out how he is progressing and get the latest on the Power’s potential changes.
A North Melbourne player has given the go ahead to continue ugly attacks being sent in the direction of a teenage AFL star.
One of Port Adelaide’s best players on Friday night was a fifth-gamer who was delisted six months ago – Dylan Williams. He opens up on how he saved his career.
Jason Horne-Francis has won the AFL’s “highest praise” after silencing his critics with arguably his career-best performance in Port’s win over St Kilda.
Jason Horne-Francis has been targeted again in “disturbing” scenes at Marvel Stadium, prompting legends to speak out.
Graham Cornes believes there is a Victorian bias in regards to free kicks in the AFL. But the stats show there may be a deeper issue that the Power must address immediately.
Port Adelaide will be bolstered by a spearhead and have named a young gun, but it will be without its suspended skipper to face St Kilda. See the full teams.
The Power without some of their best forwards managed to fire regardless, leaving the powers that be with plenty of options going forward, as Port continue to surge.
This Port Adelaide rookie had a debut to remember after he turned a nightmare start into a dream against West Coast.
Port Adelaide’s most prized recruit Jason Horne-Francis has finally spoken out over the jeers in his first year since leaving the Kangaroos.
Out-of-contract Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades has been leapfrogged by untried tall Ollie Lord this week – so what does it mean for his future? Here’s the latest.
An injury-prone Port Adelaide star is at risk of being cut if he can’t get on the park, while a talented forward remains in the reserves. Find out who is set to get a new deal.
Footy commentators David King and Kane Cornes have turned on each other in a heated confrontation as their show broke down.
Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley has dropped bombs on Kane Cornes and David King after their war of words exploded.
Premier Peter Malinauskas has confirmed that “at least one” match will be played outside of Adelaide for next year’s Gather Round as towns vie for spots.
David King has flipped the script on media rival Kane Cornes with a stunning accusation the Port Adelaide great “started the rage”.
Port Adelaide young gun Jason Horne-Francis has been savagely heckled in front of his own fans in an ugly moment at Gather Round.
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