Coach’s cheeky act as 17-year record snapped
Port Adelaide have broken one of the longest droughts in the AFL and no one was happier than coach Ken Hinkley, who celebrated in style.
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Port roasted over awkward error on team banner
If there was one word you’d think would be impossible to get wrong on a Port Adelaide banner, this would probably be it.
Star mums’ new goal: ‘The lessons we’ll teach our little boy’
Six-month-old Tomi has changed the lives of Adelaide sports power couple Chelsea Randall and Marijana ‘MJ’ Rajcic.
Teams: Port dealt double blow, Crows back Curtin-Smith call
Brodie Smith was subbed into Showdown 55 at the expense of debutant Dan Curtin. Does that change things for Brisbane? Matthew Nicks talks team selection, plus the latest on Port.
Ultimate honour for Port indigenous hero
Port Adelaide premiership player Byron Pickett has spoken of his pride after being able to honour his late father in the design of the club’s indigenous guernsey for 2024.
‘Almost unjust’: Power stand by goalkicking after Showdown woes
Inaccuracy killed any hopes of a Power comeback in the Showdown, with one of their coaches suggesting their goalkicking woes don’t reflect the work they are doing at training.
The Lowdown: Rozee risk opens Port up to barrage of questions
Why was it Hinkley’s call to play Rozee? Was the medical staff overruled? There’s plenty of talking points from the Showdown, none bigger than Connor Rozee. See all the SA likes and dislikes.
Cornes: The Power are mentally fragile and the Crows smelt blood
The last three Showdowns show the Crows have the edge when it comes to SA’s footy teams. As Graham Cornes writes, the basis of it comes from being mentally superior.
Power won’t repeat Rozee mistake after Showdown pain
Port Adelaide won’t make the same mistake with captain Connor Rozee’s hamstring as it did during the Showdown, making an early call on his availability to take on Geelong.
Lock it in? Crows push for permanent primetime Showdown
Adelaide had to push hard to finally give one of the game’s biggest rivalries the standalone stage it deserves – and now the Crows want more of it, ‘like the eastern state clubs’.
Player ratings: The big Port holes exposed again
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley questioned whether his side had the right personnel in some areas of the ground after last night’s Showdown loss. So, who should be nervous? We rate every player.
Crows do it Rory’s way in ‘perfect’ Showdown performance
In the wake of a win he says ‘couldn’t have been more perfect’, Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has hailed Rory Sloane and the unheralded backline that exposed Port’s big problem again.
‘Not a coward’: Port coach admits ‘mistake’
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley admitted he made a “mistake” playing captain Connor Rozee in the Showdown six days after an injury.
‘I’m not a coward’: Hinkley owns up to Showdown blunder
Ken Hinkley has owned up to a mistake and apologised to Power fans following Port Adelaide’s defeat in the Showdown.
Tex Walker’s emotional tribute to Rory Sloane
Crows key forward Taylor Walker has been reduced to tears discussing the forced retirement of his great mate Rory Sloane.
Crows claim SA bragging rights in Showdown win
The Crows have claimed South Australian bragging rights, winning their third straight Showdown over fierce rivals Port Adelaide.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Crows’ Showdown stunner
Port Adelaide had its chances but its failure to capitalise in front of goal allowed Adelaide to send champion Rory Sloane off in style. Relive updates and see our SuperCoach takeaways.
Going, going … gone? Crows, Port take next step in SANFL exit
Adelaide and Port Adelaide will face off in a SANFL curtain raiser ahead of Showdown 55 – but the fixture won’t exist for long as a national second-tier competition takes shape.
AFL club ‘let themselves down’ when it matters
Ahead of a primetime Showdown clash, an Adelaide Crows legend says their arch rival “let themselves down” when it matters most.
Who’s-who of Crows, Power stars: Ultimate Showdown Team revealed
Showdown 55 is almost here – but how many of the current Crows and Power players would make the all-time side? We’ve tallied your votes to pick the Ultimate Showdown team.
Crows bring back veteran, name debutant as Port names Rozee
The Power has backed in their skipper despite a hamstring scare, while the Crows have named a veteran and a debutant for a massive Thursday night Showdown. See the teams HERE.
Nicks backs Crows’ prized draftee to bring ‘weapons’ to Showdown
The Crows are set to welcome a prized young gun to the AFL spotlight on the biggest of stages, and coach Matthew Nicks has backed in his new star.
The Lowdown: Finally SA footy gets what it deserves
On a Friday night in 2022, the AFL had a bet each way with another game held alongside a Showdown in prime time. But Thursday is different – can the Crows and Power live up to the billing?
Chol’s miserable Sunday extended after suspension
Mabior Chol’s miserable Sunday afternoon at the MCG now has a suspension added on top, with the key forward handed a ban for striking Errol Gulden.
‘Contentious image’ makes way for new Showdown shield
The Crows and the Power will face off for a new Showdown shield on Thursday night, after the image of Troy and Shane Bond was at the centre of a threat of legal action in 2023.
Port’s Boak-inspired blitz makes Ken ‘proud’
Port was down by 11 points at half time on Sunday – but not a word was said about Travis Boak’s milestone in the rooms. As Ken Hinkley said post-match, he didn’t need to say anything.
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AFL season 2024 is underway and The Advertiser has you covered with our Power and Crows team posters, plus more. Download them here.
Boak family reflects on Port star’s ‘surreal’ journey
When Travis Boak was drafted to Port Adelaide, his mum cried and swore because he wasn’t staying in Victoria. Now 18 years on, the family reflect on his amazing career at the Power.
‘I’ll be nervous, I’ll be a mess’: the Power of family behind Boak’s 350
Travis Boak’s family couldn’t be there for his 300th game. Ahead of his 350th on Sunday they reflect on his career and who he is away from the footy field.
‘Big brother’, ‘role model’: Travis Boak in the words of Power stars
Travis Boak will become the first ever Port Adelaide player to play 350 AFL games on Sunday. But his influence off the field may be just as great, his teammates write.
Awkward arrival to club legend: Boak’s path to 350 games
Travis Boak and Robbie Gray didn’t speak on the plane from Melbourne to Adelaide. It was an awkward start but would flourish into two great Port Adelaide careers. Boak speaks to MATT TURNER ahead of his 350th game.
The Lowdown: Crows rally can’t hide major issues
Adelaide almost conjured a Houdini act on the Gold Coast with a comeback from nowhere in the rain. But as SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON writes, it shouldn’t detract from major issues exposed by the Suns. See all the SA footy likes and dislikes.
Surprise winner from Port’s off-season haul emerges
Port Adelaide’s off-season recruiting was focused on strengthening its defensive and ruck stocks. But, as SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON explains, the biggest winner looks to be Charlie Dixon.
Hinkley ‘blessed’ to have Boak ahead of historic milestone
Power coach Ken Hinkley was full of praise for veteran Travis Boak ahead of his 350th game, hailing his importance to both the team and the entire footy club.
Eagles rout shows Power’s speed still well and truly threatens
Most expected the Power to beat the Eagles, and their win confirmed much of what we already knew, with speed on the ball, they’re hard to stop.
Into the Hornet’s nest: JHF on boos, lessons and coming home
Jason Horne-Francis has had plenty of scrutiny in his first two years in the AFL. He opens up about the lessons learnt, his year in Melbourne, the boos from fans and his new hobby.
Soldo hoping to cash in on fresh start as No. 1 ruck
Ivan Soldo made the move across to Alberton for a fresh start and the chance at being the No. 1 ruckman. After a gruelling pre-season, he’s won the battle against fellow recruit Jordan Sweet.
Ken keeps Port list powder dry – this time
Last year, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley declared the club’s list as the best he’s had. So, what does he think of it now after a significant off-season? SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON finds out.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
Power young gun set for surgery as round 1 forward intrigue grows
A rising star up forward at the Power is set to go under the knife, forcing Ken Hinkley to find another tall option up forward, but who is the leading candidate to get the job?
Power small hoping to cash in on SPP blunder
A Port Adelaide small forward has put his hand up to fill the absence of Sam Powell-Pepper following his four-game ban. Plus more on the Geelong reunion at Alberton.
Spoiled for choice: How Power ruck dynamic works in 2024
Ivan Soldo or Jordan Sweet? Or a mix of both? The Power are spoiled for ruck options this season after a period where they were short in tall man stocks, and SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON unpacks how Port Adelaide approaches it.
Cornes: Spooked AFL missed key detail in Powell-Pepper over-reaction
Anyone with half a football brain can see that Powell-Pepper’s initial aim was not to bump, writes Graham Cornes.
Power dodges injury bullet as Freo put to the sword
The Power were given an almighty shock on Friday night as newly-appointed vice-captain Zak Butters went down with an ankle injury, but they appear to have dodged a scare while putting Fremantle to the sword.
‘Simple as that’: Hinkley provides update on Butters scare
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has given Power fans reason for optimism after star midfielder Zak Butters sent a scare through the club when he suffered an ankle injury against Fremantle.
Five things we noticed from Power v Dockers
The Power proved far too strong for the Dockers at Alberton in both clubs’ final hit-outs ahead of Round 1, with MARK DUFFIELD running the ruler over what we learned from both sides.
Lesson learned: History to dictate Crows’ approach with top draftee
The ghosts of top-10 picks past will dictate Adelaide’s plan with boom youngster Dan Curtin, who appears unlikely to feature early in his debut season.
Powell-Pepper cops lengthy ban after failed ‘scapegoat’ plea
Sam Powell-Pepper’s delayed start to 2024 has been confirmed with the AFL tribunal handing down a hefty ban for his bump which left Crow Mark Keane concussed.
Port gun banned as AFL sends warning
It took more than an hour of deliberations, but the first ugly hit of 2024 has been heavily sanctioned by the AFL tribunal.
Why your footy tipping method could be all wrong
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