The chat that unleashed Port’s goalkicking beast
Todd Marshall was worried he was about to be dropped. Then came a chat that turned the trajectory of the young forward’s career. DANIEL CHERNY reports.
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NBA, NFL legends inspiring Port recruit’s premiership dream
After a summer spent watching documentaries about sporting greats, Junior Rioli has set lofty ambitions for his first season at Port Adelaide — and believes the Power can match them.
Power pioneers, legends elevated to Hall of Fame at season launch
Four playing greats and the club administration that led the push to enter the AFL were elevated into Port Adelaide’s Hall of Fame at the Power’s 2023 season launch on Wednesday night.
Cornes clip to ‘scrappy’ Power, ‘quiet’ Horne-Francis
Assistant coach Chad Cornes didn’t mince his words when reviewing the club’s internal trial — and the same goes for his assessment of Jason Horne-Francis.
Big update on AFL ticket prices
The AFL has unveiled a ticketing overhaul to beat the cost of living. But the Crows and Port set their own ticket prices, so where are they heading for season 2023?
‘All fair in love and war’ as SA clubs try to lure local talent home
In recent years, Victorian clubs have been seen to hold the power in luring local talent home after being developed interstate. But is the tide starting to turn in favour of South Australian clubs?
Why Kochie wants Tredrea to ‘learn about the club’ first
Although Port Adelaide president David Koch has had doubts about club great Warren Tredrea joining the Power’s board, he is imploring the champion to get back involved.
Why Port tore apart Tredrea’s offer to help
Port Adelaide premiership captain Warren Tredrea is ready to ‘step up now and help’ the club. But he’s been left disappointed after David Koch rejected his bid to join the board.
Ranked: SA schools producing most AFL players
Which South Australian school has produced the most current AFL stars? We have crunched the numbers on every SA player in the competition to find out.
AFL couple’s defiant terminal cancer act
The AFL world was left in shock after Port Adelaide star Jeremy Finlayson’s fiancee Kellie Gardner was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Surprise role change on the cards for Power young gun
This tough nut was showing his trademark power in a different part of the ground in match simulation, shaping as a move to watch for Power fans.
‘If I’d just got it checked’: Port couple’s cruel cancer shock
Kellie Gardner thought she was through her year of bowel cancer hell. But then she and her fiance, Port star Jeremy Finlayson, received devastating news.
Another Port tall setback with immediate surgery
Port Adelaide’s tall stocks have taken a serious hit with Jeremy Finlayson booked in for surgery just as the club looks to ramp up its preparations for the coming season.
The 203cm draftee crashing packs at Port training
Xavier Duursma came off second-best in a marking contest with teenage tall Tom Scully, and it’s not the only way the fresh recruit is catching the eye of coaches. TRACK WATCH
‘Impossible to miss’: AFL great slams ‘hypocrisy’
AFL legend Kane Cornes has slammed North Melbourne for their “hypocrisy” surrounding the differing treatments of two players.
List analysis: One flag window closing, another just beginning?
Are the Power ready to cash in on the prime of their list? Could the Crows overachieve with such a young team? Check out your club’s age ranking, games played and over 30s heading into a monster 2023 season in the AFL.
The Crows draftee turning heads on the track
He led the NAB League for tackles last season but a young Crow has stood out for different reasons during his first pre-season at West Lakes. All the latest from the track.
How Riley Bonner became Horne-Francis trade bait
Port Adelaide went after a big fish in the off-season and Riley Bonner found himself in the middle of the negotiations. He reveals exactly what played out.
Is it finals or bust for Ken’s new-look Port?
The final year of Ken Hinkley’s contract was guaranteed for 2023, but if Port’s high profile acquisitions can’t help them to finals, is it curtains at Alberton for the veteran coach?
TAB’s strength of schedule: Bookie’s fixture rating formula
From the moment the AFL fixture came out, the TAB traders went to work. Find out how they calculated their 2023 markets and who they think is overvalued and undervalued.
‘I’d never spoken to anyone about it’: Butters’ Port camp revelation
Zak Butters explains how one moment on a Port pre-season camp allowed him to open up about a family secret like never before. Listen to him and Connor Rozee chat with Mark Soderstrom.
Two Port youngsters have surgery as prized recruit starts rehab
Jason Horne-Francis had surgery on both his knees in October. But on Friday, he ticked off a major milestone in his recovery as two other Port youngsters go under the knife.
AFL Fixture: Round 3 Showdown could be make or break
The AFL fixture has thrown up an early Showdown for Port and Crows fans, here’s why it could be make or break for both teams.
‘The Redeem Team’: Koch calls for Port’s ‘Kobe’ to step up
In a speech at the club’s best-and-fairest, Port Adelaide chairman David Koch made another big statement, comparing the 2023 Power side to the US men’s basketball team of 2008.
Gallery: Port players glam up for best and fairest awards night
Port Adelaide’s AFL and AFLW stars have proved exemplars of Power dressing for the team’s night of nights. Forget the award winners – who’s best dressed?
Rivals eye Hawk heroes as Amon commits to rebuild
One part of Hawthorn’s job is done after snaring free agent Karl Amon. Next they will turn to who they might let go and warding off rival trade pursuits.
The Tackle: Reasons why Crows’ season was disappointing
One more win than last year is probably not the improvement Adelaide was expecting. But Essendon and North Melbourne are crying out for what the Crows have.
Jonas’ concession on ‘entitled and arrogant’ Crows dig
Tom Jonas caused a storm in the lead-up to the Showdown after labelling Adelaide entitled and arrogant. The Power captain has made a concession amid Robbie Gray’s final game.
Why Crows’ hopes are sky-high despite Showdown thrashing
Not even a thumping from their arch-rivals could dampen the optimism of the Crows. And a star believes finals could come sooner than most think.
Cornes: Not even the biggest deal in SA footy can fix 2022’s failures
The Crows are optimistic. The Power are disappointed. Now all eyes are on the new recruits both sides think can put 2022’s troubles to rest, writes Graham Cornes.
Talent Showdown: Do Crows or Port have better kids?
The emerging talent from both the Power and Crows will be on show on Saturday night – but which group of under-23s is primed for future success? Full list analysis, have your say.
Rockliff: Robbie the Gray-test I’ve ever played with
He’s played with a lot of champion footballers but, Tom Rockliff writes, Robbie Gray is the best of the lot. And there are so many reasons why.
Hinkley emphatic in the face of persistent North speculation
Ken Hinkley has again been forced to respond to persistent rumours linking him with the vacant North Melbourne job, and was emphatic in his response.
The five words Travis Boak used to change his mindset
Former Port Adelaide captain Travis Boak has told of the words that changed his life – and his game – in a new podcast with Mark Soderstrom.
‘Never be another’: AFL star calls time
A Port Adelaide star has called time on his career after four All-Australian nods and three club best and fairests.
‘We hate them’: Fuse lit for last round Showdown
There was no holding back when a couple of Port Adelaide champions declared their true feelings about the Adelaide Crows.
‘No dead rubber’: Last big thing for clubs
Adelaide will be a quiet place when the AFL finals start, so both teams want to go out with a bang when they clash this weekend.
List calls: How will thrifty Crows splash salary cap cash?
The Crows have plenty of cash in reserve with only a few players on big dollars. And their thrifty salary cap spending leaves them with some decisions to make.
Hinkley: Dons demolition shows what Port can do in 2023
Not a lot has gone right for Port Adelaide this year, but coach Ken Hinkley is confident of a strong bounce-back next season. A huge win against Essendon showed why.
Special training behind the rise of Crows’ young talls
Two young talls arrived at the Crows touted as stars of the future, and battled at times under the weight of external expectation. But a unique method has helped both thrive.
‘Can’t make up heritage’: Koch fires back at Pies
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch has hit out at Collingwood’s offer that the Power wear an alternate prison-bar jumper, stating that heritage can’t be made up.
Just wear the bars. Pompous Pies can shove it up their jumper
Port should wear their original prison bars next Saturday just to see what happens, writes Crows tragic David Penberthy.
Silence deafening? Power’s stance in prison bars feud
Port Adelaide has refused to engage and fire off at Collingwood’s alternative prison-bar jumper offer. Have your say on whether the club should accept the new guernsey.
Rogue Kochie comments have consequences
David Koch has been slammed after catching the footy world by surprise when he appeared to drop a stunning warning to his own AFL coach.
‘Ridiculous’: Port legend savages Kochie
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch has been slammed by a club great after he appeared to throw coach Ken Hinkley under the bus.
‘Watch out’: Kochie’s message to coaches
A disappointing season has put Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley in the gun and his angry president has made that very clear.
How Tigers plan to tackle run of ‘elimination finals’ without star
Hawthorn and Essendon stand in the way of Richmond and a finals berth. The Tigers’ destiny is in their hands, but can they do it without a pair of defensive mainstays — and maybe Dusty?
Hinkley walkout doesn’t help speculation
Port Adelaide’s hierarchy has said Ken Hinkley will coach the Power next season. So what was Friday’s press conference all about?
Was Hawks’ shock Wingard trade worth it?
Alastair Clarkson wanted matchwinner Chad Wingard, and sent young gun Ryan Burton to Port Adelaide to make it happen. Five years on, who’s ahead on the deal?
SA link puts star Dog in Power’s trade sights
Port Adelaide has joined the list of suitors for Western Bulldogs star Josh Dunkley and holds a trump card Victorian clubs can’t match.
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