The ‘mauling’ that proves Port’s problems never really left
It wasn’t a capitulation like round 1 against Collingwood when critics accused Port players of throwing in the towel – but it wasn’t far off, writes MATT TURNER.
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Will Port’s leaders please stand up? Ken points finger at struggling stars
When one of your key players is struggling the team struggles, but Ken Hinkley came away from Thursday night’s loss to Essendon rueing the fact that six of his leaders were down on form.
SuperCoach: Three takeaways from Essendon v Port Adelaide
JHF owners. explain what’s actually going on here, can we trust him? And there’s a new Reid to think about, grabbing. Check out the key SuperCoach takeaways from the Bombers’ win.
Breaking boundaries: Cochrane to be first AFL player with Tourettes
Tom Cochrane is used to breaking boundaries, but even he didn’t expect his debut – as the first known AFL player with Tourette’s syndrome – to arrive so quickly.
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Butters blow leaves Port in the great unknown
Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes says it is not all ‘doom and gloom’ at Alberton after the Zak Butters news. But, SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON asks, how can the Power be so sure?
Team of the century: Premiership success trumps all at Power
It’s a strong mix of past premiership heroes and modern stars in Simeon Thomas-Wilson’s Port Adelaide team of the century. Who made the cut and who would consider themselves stiff to miss?
Farrell: Who steps up to cover Butters injury
Kane Farrell says Port Adelaide has the manpower to cover both injured superstar Zak Butters after knee surgery and the loss of defensive lynchpin Dan Houston.
Draper, Sinn, Curtin? Power, Crows’ burning selection questions
Where do the Crows play Dan Curtin? Do the Power pick Ryan Burton or Jeremy Finlayson? Will Sid Draper debut? Simeon Thomas-Wilson addresses each side’s burning selection questions.
Port finds its saviour – and a potential midfield problem
Jeremy Finlayson proved he was ready to step in and help Port Adelaide’s injury-hit backline. But did the dominant Crows expose a bigger issue? Get all the intel from Mt Barker.
Teen’s hidden trait which impressed Power recruiters
Plucked from the obscurity of Melbourne suburban football to join an AFL list Josh Lai is the feel good story of the summer. His local coach reveals one unlikely trait which could separate him from other wingmen in the AFL.
‘You get what you deserve’: Wines addresses Hinkley’s last ride
Power superstar Ollie Wines says there’s added motivation at Port to not only send Ken Hinkley off on a high, but possibly a Port Adelaide legend alongside him.
Gwilt, Bruton, Lai: Power bolter joins select group of footy recruits
There are few footballers who go from local footy direct to the AFL. MATT TURNER looks back on the players who have followed the same path as Port Adelaide’s new SSP signing Josh Lai.
‘Wicked’: AFL WAG compared to conwoman
An AFL player’s beloved wife, who is suffering from terminal cancer, has revealed she’s been compared to conwoman Belle Gibson.
Cornes: Stubborn Hinkley wouldn’t blink at Port’s keyboard halfwits
Ken Hinkley must be supremely confident in his own skin to agree to this succession plan, or maybe it’s just ornery stubbornness, writes Graham Cornes.
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