Operation Get Grundy: Port must make big ruck play
Port Adelaide needs to make another big play for out of favour Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy, writes Andrew Capel.
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Port’s ‘Free Willie’ plot fails at tribunal
Port Adelaide argued to free Willie Rioli from his two-match ban so he could play the Showdown. Despite the tribunal not seeing it their way, the Power did still get something out of their appeal.
Showdown court threat: Legal fight erupts over iconic image
It is the iconic image behind one of the greatest moments in Showdown history. But now Adelaide and Port Adelaide are in a legal fight with ex-players over its use. Read the full legal letter.
Port to appeal ban that sparked racial abuse
Port Adelaide has thrown even more support behind Willie Rioli after he was racially abused following an incident on Saturday night.
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Improved Power’s ruck issue will make or break 2018
PORT Adelaide need to bring in a ruckman to replace injured Paddy Ryder, and not rely on their makeshift options, writes inaugural Adelaide Crows captain Chris McDermott.
When friends become foes
DINNER with old mates one night, fierce combatants the next.Football can be a funny game sometimes, as Port Adelaide’s Tom Rockliff writes.
Wingard a lock for Lions
PORT Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has declared brilliant forward Chad Wingard a certain starter against the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval tomorrow.
New pain wonder drug not WADA prohibited: AFL
UPDATE: THE AFL has softened its stance on the new wonder drug being used by up to 50 AFL players, declaring it has been approved for use but it is up to the player and his doctor, despite saying earlier this week it’s wasn’t OK to use.
Wines keen to follow leader Boak to captaincy
DESCRIBED as a “beast” by his coach Ken Hinkley in the Power’s win against Sydney last week, Port Adelaide midfielder Ollie Wines is devouring the pressure as his contract talks at Alberton draw attention.
‘Lab rats’: Blight’s concern over miracle drug
AFL Legend Malcolm Blight is staggered by revelations up to 50 players could be using a breakthrough pain medication despite the league saying its chief medical officer had not given the drug the tick of approval.
Makeshift Crows reserves team has devalued SANFL
SANFL leaders need to note their State league is measured by its weakest team — and a makeshift Adelaide Crows is not a good look for local football and might help fast-track the AFL national reserves competition.
I don’t think Wines will be going anywhere: Ebert
BRAD Ebert has joined the growing chorus of people to suggest star midfielder Ollie Wines is poised to re-sign with Port Adelaide.
Power cashing in with China TV
PORT Adelaide’s China adventure is to become more lucrative with sponsorship options by the move to Chinese commercial television this AFL season
New Wines deal ‘a matter of when’
PEN might not be put to paper for some time yet but Victorian clubs hoping to lure Ollie Wines away from Port Adelaide look to be wasting their time.
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