Rampaging Blues cook Power’s winning streak, stay in finals race
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.
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.
MATTHEW Lokan knows taking the reins of Port Adelaide’s SANFL side is likely to be very different to when he coached Glenelg.
ONE of the Crows’ star Rorys has signed another contract, ensuring he won’t be lost to another club. Meanwhile, across town a trio of emerging Power talents have signed on to extend their stay at Alberton.
PORT Adelaide has found more speed, according to Fremantle coach Ross Lyon. But the Power players believe their strength is in knowing when to not use their pace.
HE might not have played a game for over a year but you wouldn’t have known it by watching Nic Naitanui on Sunday night. Where did his performance land him in the Super Rankings? SEE THE LIST
PORT Adelaide has lauded Sydney superstar Lance Franklin, saying he is getting better with age and declaring it will take more than one man to stop him at the SCG on Sunday.
PORT Adelaide star Paddy Ryder could miss up to six weeks as he manages an Achilles injury, while Carlton is sweating on ruckman Matthew Kreuzer and Essendon has a big call to make on Zach Merrett. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST
DUSTIN Martin was the matchwinner yet again for Richmond on Thursday night, so what’s he doing in Robbo’s “dislikes” section? See all his heroes and villains of the opening weekend including Ablett, Buddy and the dysfunctional Dogs. PLUS BEST TWEETS
ROUND 1 Rising Star Riley Bonner says Port Adelaide’s off-season recruitment drive has swelled the club’s depth and helped power up all parts of the ground.
ADVERTISER AFL expert Chris McDermott has run his eyes over Port Adelaide and Adelaide’s Round 1 games and offered his key points and player ratings.
GOLD Coast received nearly $14 million more in AFL funding than financial heavyweight Collingwood the league’s club funding distribution records reveal with St Kilda Victoria’s biggest charity case.
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