Port’s ‘gap year’ assessed: Time to call it quits on succession plan?
Another tough loss has Port’s succession plan back in the crosshairs of the footy world. Is it working? Should they call it now? Here’s what those outside Alberton are saying.
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The big call Nicks has to get right at selection
Adelaide blew its chances in the third quarter at the MCG – but did the Crows lose that game before it even started? Plus, Ollie Wines’ big admission and all the SA footy likes, dislikes.
Time for change? Power coaches hold crisis meeting
After another dismal display, Port Adelaide’s coaching staff have sat down for a ‘robust’ meeting at Alberton with change on the agenda.
‘We are not terrible’: Was Ken or Scott right about Port’s plight?
Chris Scott says Port Adelaide is a team in transition. Ken Hinkley is adamant it isn’t. After another heavy loss, is it time for the Power coach to face reality?
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Strength in numbers: Depth shows Adelaide might be real deal
Jordon Butts and Mark Keane are hardly defenders who keep key forwards up ay night. But maybe, after quelling Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay — they should be. See the full likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
‘Be careful’: No sanction for Rioli after reaching out to Dale
Willie Rioli has dodged a sanction from the AFL over threatening Bailey Dale after Saturday’s game, with the forward apologising to the Dogs defender.
Star investigated over alleged text to rival
A Port Adelaide star has been investigated by the AFL over an alleged threatening text message sent to a rival player.
What Port might really be thinking about Butters trade
Port Adelaide and Zak Butters went down to the Bulldogs just 45 minutes from his hometown on Saturday. Will he end up back there permanently? We look at the situation from all angles.
Port star in MRO strife after Dogs belting
Port Adelaide copped a 90-point belting against the Bulldogs, with a Power star set to face scrutiny over an off-the-ball act.
The Bulldogs onslaught that exposed big Port problems
Port Adelaide’s bright start in Ballarat didn’t last long. The Bulldogs flicked a switch to proves they are the real deal – and raise even more questions about Ken Hinkley’s side.
The mega offer and rival guns that could decide Butters’ future
Zak Butters will be a free agent after next season – but, with rivals circling, the possibility of him leaving in 2025 is real. A number of things would have to happen, though.
Hinkley, JHF speak out: Port star knows he’s walking a ‘fine line’
Jason Horne-Francis has spoken on his run-in with former club North Melbourne and says he’s preparing to be targeted again after showing potential vulnerabilities.
AFL star given $1.5m reasons to leave
A Victorian AFL club is one of several clubs racing to poach a superstar player on an eye-watering deal worth $1.5 million a season.
False dawn? Examining the rise of reborn finals contenders
Carlton and Port Adelaide are back in finals contention and Melbourne isn’t far behind. The question supporters are asking though — is their resurgence real?
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