‘It’s not fun’: Hinkley responds to being booed by own supporters
Ken Hinkley is under tremendous pressure yet again following Port Adelaide’s 79-point loss to Brisbane. See what the Power coach had to say after his own fans booed him.
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Thousands walk out after AFL thrashing
The pressure on Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has reached unbearable levels after Saturday’s thrashing against the Lions.
Brutal hit that changed the course of a young footy star’s life
In 2005, Ben Eckermann was leading any young footballer’s dream life – playing in the AFL for the reigning premier. Until a brutal on-field hit changed everything, setting the former Sturt junior on a very unique path.
A ‘freak’, the feeling and a big ‘f— you’: Flag heroes revisit ‘04 GF
Almost 20 years ago, Port Adelaide and Brisbane met in the 2004 grand final. Ahead of Saturday’s Adelaide Oval clash, MATT TURNER spoke to the big names on both sides of that historic decider.
SANFL clubs to have say on proposed Port, Crows changes
The SANFL has revealed the next steps in mooted changes to help Port Adelaide and Adelaide be more competitive after peace talks avoided them abandoning the league.
Port ‘really bullish’ ahead of mid-season draftee’s debut
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has backed skipper Connor Rozee to rediscover his best form and lauded the development of Logan Evans — the mid-season draftee who will debut 25 days after being selected.
‘Absolute monster’ closing in on return as Port names debutant
Adelaide young gun Riley Thilthorpe is closing in on a return, with a Crows defender warning fellow backmen of the ‘absolute monster’ he’s turned into, as Port Adelaide names a shock debutant. Catch all the teams news here.
Port refuse to accept Dixon ban, set for second appeal
Port Adelaide will appeal Charlie Dixon’s three-match ban again, this time to the SANFL’s Appeals Commissioner. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON has more.
Mixed fortunes for Power as Dixon learns his fate
Port Adelaide spearhead Charlie Dixon has learned his fate after a high bump landed the Power forward a date with the SANFL tribunal. It comes after a fellow star was cleared.
The Lowdown: Port Adelaide fans have seen this before …
It was more of the same from Port Adelaide against GWS, as the Power failed to dispel the outside perception that they’re a ‘fake’ contender. See more likes and dislikes from round 14 here.
Watch: Dixon banned for late SANFL hit
Port Adelaide won’t be able to call on Charlie Dixon this weekend, after the Power veteran was charged with rough conduct and hit with a three-game suspension by the SANFL.
Georgiades then who? Ken still looking for missing pieces
Charlie Dixon and Jeremy Finlayson were dropped and Port Adelaide kicked 6.15 in its loss to GWS on Sunday – the club’s second-worst return for the year. So, where does Ken Hinkley turn next?
How Port’s premiership glory is inspiring Giant challenge
A couple of stars that helped win Port Adelaide’s one and only AFL premiership will now attempt to mastermind their demise against GWS this week.
Who stays, who goes? The dozen Power players out of contract
Dixon, Boak, Finlayson, Jones and Mead are among 12 Port players without deals for 2025. Here’s the latest on the Power dozen and whether they’re in strife come season’s end.
Wines ‘100 per cent fine’ – but heart surgery awaits
Ollie Wines has missed games of footy because of issues with his heart, and the Brownlow winner is set to address those issues in the off-season, but insists he’s right to go.
McGuane: Lock Port in for finals, but Ken’s boys are no flag threat
The ladder may not lie, but it’s certainly painting a better picture of the Power than they deserve right now, writes MICK MCGUANE. Mick grades Port Adelaide’s season so far.
Davies fires back: Dixon, Ken and those finals critics
They’ve been written off as a ‘fake’ top-four side, but Chris Davies isn’t having it. The Port Adelaide footy boss has his say on Charlie Dixon, leaving the SANFL, Jason Dunstall and more.
AFL’s stance on China revealed amid Port, government interest
The federal government is reportedly interested in bringing Aussie rules back to China, a move Port Adelaide is ‘watching closely’. Now the AFL have had their say.
The Lowdown: Time for cooked Crows to focus on 2025
Does the loss to the Hawks spell the end of the Crows’ season? SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON says it’s time for Adelaide to start thinking about next year. Plus what’s going wrong at the Power.
Ex-AFL star’s insane body transformation
A quick look in the mirror was enough for a former AFL All Australian to make some drastic changes to his lifestyle.
After 2023’s heartbreak, Power young gun talks finding his ‘mojo’
Mitch Georgiades only played two AFL games last season after tearing his ACL in the SANFL, but the year off may have helped the young forward forge a potentially great career at the Power.
Real deal or ‘fake top four team?’ Brutal gibe Port can’t ignore
Premiership contenders or pretenders? It’s the probing question Port Adelaide can’t ignore as it heads to the bye with its top-four dream in jeopardy. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON examines why.
How Power opened its arms to new draftee
Once projected as a top 25 pick, Logan Evans felt his dream “slipping” last year. However, a switch to the Power SANFL side proved the spark he needed to find his way to the AFL.
‘I’m confused’: Carlton star’s angst over holding the ball changes
The AFL’s holding the ball changes have won a powerful ally who hailed its impact on Thursday night — but not everyone is convinced, with one Blues player conceding he was “confused”.
‘Load of rubbish’: AFL furore explodes
Furious footy fans were scratching their heads after a free kick that was called last week was seemingly ignored.
Sweet’s plan to seize opportunity as Port’s No. 1
Jordon Sweet’s opportunity to lead Port Adelaide’s ruck division came about through misfortune. Now he plans to turn that into his own good luck and stake a claim to be Ken Hinkley’s main man.
Devastating news for Port forward, skipper learns scan result
Port Adelaide have been dealt a huge blow with Sam Powell-Pepper to spend a significant amount of time on the sidelines, while skipper Connor Rozee learned his fate after a hamstring scan.
Showdown headaches mount for Power after injury pain
Port Adelaide’s Showdown preparations are in disarray after losing three key players to injury in a bruising win over St Kilda. MATT TURNER analyses what the Power does next.
Port counts cost of bruising win over Saints
Port Adelaide has been left with three huge injury concerns ahead of next week’s Showdown with skipper Connor Rozee hurt in the club’s 10-point win over St Kilda.
McGuane: North in danger of exodus, lazy star must improve
Mick McGuane has turned the blowtorch on winless North Melbourne, declaring the AFL battler is in danger of an exodus of stars if it keeps settling for poor standards.
The moments that made – and nearly broke – Zak Butters
Zak Butters’ career was nearly over 40 games in. Now, on the eve of game 100, he speaks to SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON about his journey to becoming one of the game’s biggest stars.
Port stars happy with midfield mix despite recent poor showings
The Power have been beaten in the midfield in their last two matches, but Ollie Wines and Zak Butters are happy with how their current mix is operating.
The Lowdown: Alarm bells have to be ringing at Port Adelaide
The Power’s old wounds were opened by the Pies yet again at the MCG, and their profile shows their biggest weakness hasn’t been fixed yet. LIKES and DISLIKES from round 6.
Port’s failed dual-ruck plan not dead yet
Despite the pairing of Ivan Soldo and Jordon Sweet failing to work against Collingwood, Power assistant coach Chad Cornes says the combo could return.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Super Saturday
A Harley Reid-inspired derby boilover headlined a thrilling Super Saturday. Relive the updates and analysis, and see our SuperCoach takeaways here.
Hinkley concedes Port slapped with ‘reality check’
The Port Adelaide midfield was mauled against Collingwood and coach Ken Hinkley admits his side are a fair way off the pace in 2024.
Collingwood’s extraordinary AFL statement
Collingwood has provided a scary glimpse of its premiership best, dismantling Port Adelaide in a staggering comeback win.
Pies’ stunning 73-point turnaround a warning to flag rivals
Scott Pendlebury is poised to break another record on Anzac Day after Craig McRae’s surprise move in the final stages of Collingwood’s come-from-behind win over Port Adelaide.
Dixon rest call for Pies clash made pre-season, more to come
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has told Power fans to prepare for Charlie Dixon to be rested again in 2024 after leaving him out of the side to face Collingwood on Saturday.
Premiership ruckman, statistics highlight Soldo’s huge influence
Former Port Adelaide ruckman Dean Brogan reckons Ivan Soldo has been crucial to the Power’s 4-1 start to the season. And Champion Data stats reveal how he has helped improved the side.
‘P***** off’ Finlayson moves to explain slur ban comments
Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has moved to explain comments on his wife Kellie’s podcast where he said he was “p***** off” about being suspended for a homophobic slur.
Port star backtracks after rant over slur ban
After revealing what he really thought about his suspension for a homophobic slur Jeremy Finlayson has moved to clarify his comments.
The teams that outshine the Crows and Power at Adelaide Oval
It’s been 10 full seasons since Adelaide Oval became the home of Adelaide’s two AFL teams – but several interstate teams have a better winning record on our home turf.
The Lowdown: Dawson’s funk looms over Crows’ season
The Crows picked themselves up off the canvas for a famous win in round 5, but the poor form of their skipper still looms large. Check out the LIKES and DISLIKES from the Crows and Power.
Bunny to lockdown defender: How BZT flipped the switch
Brandon Zerk-Thatcher walked into Port Adelaide as the man who’d had the most goals kicked on him in 2023. Five weeks into 2024 and he’s completely flicked the switch.
Brownlow winner’s cameo efforts set to save Port’s ‘wrecking ball’
With Jeremy Finlayson on the sidelines, the Power took a different approach to spelling Ivan Soldo in the ruck against Freo, and it might just be what their biggest asset up forward needs.
Wanganeen: Why new Port skipper Rozee reminds me of myself
Brownlow Medallist Gavin Wanganeen sees similarities between himself and Connor Rozee’s playing styles, and also compares aspects of this year’s Power side to his 2004 premiership team.
Bond: Gay slur overkill exposes AFL’s moral hypocrisy
Apparently, according to the AFL, it is perfectly legitimate to believe homosexuals will be punished in hell but a foul word is an unforgivable sin, writes Caleb Bond.
‘Super predictable’: AFL’s response to Finlayson’s gay slur slammed
A leading LGBTQI+ campaigner has taken aim at the AFL’s punishment for Jeremy Finlayson, saying it reflects the league’s disappointing attitude towards homophobia.
AFLPA erupts over Finlayson suspension
The AFL Players’ Association has reacted angrily over Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson’s three-week suspension.
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