AFL rocked by ‘abhorrent, disgusting’ abuse
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.
Port Adelaide
Watch: Insane footage of Elliott’s clutch goal
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.
Is Port officially Collingwood’s biggest flag threat?
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?
Hinkley fires back at ‘best in comp’ Pies’ boast
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.
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Barometer: Dogs injury woes deepen
BULLDOGS recruit Jackson Trengove has suffered a cracked shoulder blade, putting more pressure on the club’s defence. While there’s more injury news out of Hawthorn and Collingwood. WHO’S HURT AT YOUR CLUB?
Maturity helps Power flick switch
PORT Adelaide wingman Jared Polec believes the experience gained in the off-season is a key ingredient to the Power’s improved ability to create momentum swings.
Podcast: Pies must win for Bucks
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Power rankings: Hinkley’s long game unfolding
DOUGAL Howard, Todd Marshall and Riley Bonner were the three most contentious selections in Port Adelaide’s team for last year’s elimination final. But Ken Hinkley’s faith in his youngsters is already paying dividends.
New defensive Power puts heat on experienced trio
PORT Adelaide defensive coach Nathan Bassett has hailed his young backline and warned one-time mainstays Jasper Pittard, Matthew Broadbent and Jack Hombsch they face a tough battle to get back in the side.
Bone’s Round 2 takeaways and ratings: A star is born
ADVERTISER AFL expert Chris McDermott has run his eyes over Port Adelaide and Adelaide’s Round 2 games and offered his five key points and player ratings, announcing the arrival of a new star forward.
Power charged with new belief
PORT Adelaide has started to cast away the image of being a flat-track bully by beating Sydney at the SCG — and its players have gained new belief from the stirring victory.
Where would Tigers be without Dusty?
THE Tigers wouldn’t want Dustin Martin to fall over because no team is more reliant on a single player, and why Demons fans should be salivating. Where does your club sit at Round 2?
Power learns to win without Ryder
PORT Adelaide showed it’s no longer a one-man team with a defining victory over Sydney that will give the Power great belief they can be a top four contender, even without Patrick Ryder.
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