The Gray area surrounding Port legend’s future
The departure clock is certainly ticking down for Port Adelaide great Robbie Gray, but when and where that will be remains up in the air for one of the club’s most revered players.
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Power still ‘living and breathing’ for finals push
A loss this week could end Port Adelaide’s finals hopes, but the captain doesn’t see it that way.
‘Weak’: Port coach hits back at vandal critics
Port Adelaide supporters who voiced their displeasure with Ken Hinkley by defacing a club sign have copped a serve from the coach.
‘Something wrong with dad’s brain’: Schulz’s lasting trauma
Former Port star Jay Schulz has detailed the concussion horror he lives with every day that leaves him prone to flying off the handle and has had a lasting impact on his family.
‘Bawling my eyes out’: Dixon on his raw mental health battle
Port Adelaide powerhouse Charlie Dixon has opened up about his dark off-field battle, revealing he would cry in the carpark at Alberton before training.
‘Sack Hinkley’: Supporter rage goes to new levels
One Port Adelaide supporter took his displeasure about coach Ken Hinkley to the club’s front door.
Why language is changing at Port for all the wrong reasons
‘We’re still here and look out’ was Ken Hinkley’s warning to the competition in February. But everything sounds very different now. Here’s where Port Adelaide is at.
Comeback thriller ‘as good as footy gets’
Geelong’s march to the minor premiership very nearly hit a roadblock as one of the competition’s shock strugglers showed what could have been.
The reason Grundy could be a risk and it starts with the letter F
There are two key areas why the Power and the Crows could sidestep Brodie Grundy if he decides he wants to come home. But the real elephant in the room is far more concerning.
The small problem becoming a big headache for Port
Robbie Gray is closer to the end, Steven Motlop didn’t have a great season and Orazio Fantasia cannot be trusted with his injury issues. Port Adelaide’s deficiency isn’t hard to spot.
Wanganeen’s 4WD hurt by sea as Insta post turns scary
What started as a lighthearted video quickly became “a bit worrying” for the Brownlow Medallist who’s now warned other drivers to be alert.
Power outage: Hinkley latest caught up in Covid spike
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley will miss his side’s crunch clash with Melbourne in Alice Springs as the Alberton club reveals what measures it has in place to limit the Covid spread.
Trade buzz: Who will depart Port with Amon?
Unless something big happens, Power gun Karl Amon is likely to move to one of four big Victorian clubs. But who else could be on their way out of Alberton? Here’s the latest.
Run home: The games Tigers must win to make finals
Suddenly, Richmond’s finals hopes hang in the balance after its horror loss to the Suns. Here is what needs to happen for the Tigers to make the eight.
Draft intel: Why Crows could miss out on Ryder-like gun
A Crows academy prospect likened to athletic ruckman Paddy Ryder is slipping out of the club’s grasp.
Saints declare Ratten the man to take them to flag
St Kilda has confirmed that they’ve re-signed coach Brett Ratten to another two years, declaring him the man to lead the club to its second premiership.
Finishing Power: Where Port lost the initiative
It doesn’t make for very good reading if you are a Port Adelaide fan. Unbeatable last season in tight contests, this year the Power have fallen off the perch because of two crucial areas.
Mark of the year: But who wins?
Mitch Georgiades and Hayden Young produced marks that will be shown in every highlight reel for this season, but which one was best? Watch and vote.
State of play: Will Hinkley remain at Power?
The speculation and questions over Ken Hinkley’s future will continue, particularly if the Power start to struggle. Here is where the situation stands.
Ladder Predictor: The four clubs fighting for eighth
The race for eighth has never been hotter. Who will get the all-important final spot in the finals? See our ladder predictor to find out.
Elimination game: Power primed for finals footy every week
Port Adelaide star Charlie Dixon is acutely aware the Power face a simple equation every week — lose, and they’re out of the finals race. So far, so good.
Suns suffer another season-ending injury
The news that Joel Jeffrey had been ruled for the rest of the season tempered Gold Coast Suns’ celebrations over the re-signing of Jack Lukosius.
Port confirms nature of Butters’ knee injury
Scans have confirmed the nature of Port Adelaide star Zak Butters’ knee injury. Here’s what it means for his return timetable.
‘Raw, average colt’ to Port first ruck
After four years of trying, Brynn Teakle finally got his AFL chance in the mid-season draft. And now, just two weeks after being selected, he will debut.
Ladder predictor: Who will claim final spots in the top 8?
Is Carlton a genuine premiership contender or a chance to miss finals altogether? Plus, who will finish in spots 5-8? See our predicted ladder here.
Honouring No.7: Family’s loving tribute to Russell Ebert
To Port Adelaide fans he was ‘god’. But to the Eberts, he was Russell, Russ, Dad or Pa. Ahead of his tribute match, the Ebert family open up about Russell, the SA football legend.
Inside the brilliant mind of Ken Hinkley
Even in the off season, Ken Hinkley doesn’t switch off from the game he loves. His kids even had to plan their weddings around footy. He opens up on how he’s survived a decade in the job.
Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
Injuries open door for fairytale Power debut
A former Brisbane Lion looms as the man to replace injured Port star Aliir Aliir, although the Power are considering another shock switch to fix their defensive issues.
‘What alternative?’ How Lions will fight Robinson ban
Brisbane will challenge the AFL’s hard-line stance on headhigh contact when it fights Mitch Robinson’s ban. Here’s what the Lions will ask the AFL.
Lions skipper avoids serious injury
He heard a “pop” in his calf, but Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko has been cleared of a serious injury.
Returning Lions star urged to remain calm
An ‘excited‘ Cam Rayner has been told he doesn’t have to ‘play the house down” in his return to the AFL.
Nicks: Landmark moment for rebuilding Crows
Crows coach Matthew Knicks believes this will be a moment that the club looks back on and savours down the track.
Power rules on forward’s hopes of Round 1 debut
Port Adelaide has provided an update on Jeremy Finlayson’s fitness as the forward tries to recover from a back issue in time to make his club debut this weekend.
Star Lions forward ready to run
Star Brisbane Lions forward Charlie Cameron plans to ‘get up the ground’ this season.
Where Covid sits with Power, Crows in round 1
Coronavirus protocols will sideline players from several rival clubs for the start the season. This is how protocols will play out at the Crows and Port Adelaide this weekend.
Lions desperate to avoid stress of poor start
The Brisbane Lions are hoping for a good start to the season as they cope with the pressure of being the ‘hunted’.
Signed and sealed: Why two Port stars rushed new deals
There’s enormous hype around a couple of youngsters at Port Adelaide, so why did they rush to sign on again despite a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for AFL players in the wind?
Rising stars join Port Adelaide re-signing spree
Zak Butters and Connor Rozee are two of Port Adelaide’s best young talents and they have committed their future to the Power
Triple Port premiership player, renowned architect dies
A star of one of Port Adelaide’s golden eras, who also made his mark by designing South Australian landmarks, including the Victor Richardson Gates, has died.
Mixed injury news as Port concede on star’s ankle
There’s good news for Port Adelaide’s Robbie Gray – but it’s a different story for a star forward. Here’s the injury latest from Alberton as the Power prepare for Round 1.
Crows lose star for first month of season
Scans have confirmed Adelaide club champion Rory Laird has a broken hand that will delay his start to 2022, but the Crows are hopeful the injury won’t totally derail his season.
AFL trials new game-changing item
A diagnostic patch that could revolutionise medical treatment for Aussie athletes and soldiers is being tested by AFL stars.
AFL to let Crows, Power disadvantage stay
Adelaide and Port Adelaide are not happy they have to operate under different rules to Victorian rivals. But the AFL won’t step in, so it’s over to SA Health.
‘Hunger’ increased for returning Lions star
Cam Rayner is ready to play after missing the entire 2021 season, but his Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko won’t play in the Lions’ upcoming trial matches.
AFL lifelines up for grabs ahead of round 1
Players are still auditioning this pre-season to win the last handful of list spots at AFL clubs ahead of the season opener.
Scouting report: The big positional changes at every club
Which magnets have moved in the off-season? Get the inside word on who is switching positions at every club in our ultimate 2022 scouting report.
‘Time to step up’: Challenge to Power kids
Zak Butters is ready to step up this season and wants Port Adelaide’s fellow emerging talent to join him to drive the Power forward.
Hinkley’s hopeful Covid call as club concerns loom
Covid-19 outbreaks are threatening to derail clubs this season, and one has already hit Adelaide. But Power coach Ken Hinkley isn’t concerned.
The Vics have full capacity crowds at the footy, so why can’t we?
Victorian footy grounds will scrap all Covid capacity limits for the start of the AFL season, but SA’s public health chief says it’s too early to make that call here.
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