Will Ken show his trump card to stop red-hot Daicos?
All eyes when the Pies come to town will be on Brownlow Medal favourite Nick Daicos, but will Ken Hinkley show his hand early and tag the young star? Plus, will Tom Jonas keep his spot?
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Rampaging Blues cook Power’s winning streak, stay in finals race
The Power’s win streak has been ended at 13 games, with a rampaging Carlton side proving too hot to handle, putting the Blues firmly in the finals hunt.
Could the Power really drop Jonas for the Showdown?
Tom Jonas will return for the Power’s clash with the Blues, but what happens next? Is a good performance enough to keep him in the Power’s senior side?
‘We don’t do that’: Hinkley defends big Port changes
In search of its 14th win in a row, Port Adelaide has made seven changes for the clash with Carlton. Is there anything more to the selection surprise? Here’s what Ken Hinkley had to say.
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Hinkley: ‘We got dirty, we got down’
PORT Adelaide has a top-eight scalp — and significant credibility as an AFL top-four contender after beating Sydney at the SCG for the second consecutive year.
No Ryder, no Port Adelaide?
PORT Adelaide is a very different team without All-Australian ruckman Patrick Ryder. The Power wants its midfielders to cover the gap for the big man
Former Magpie Lokan returns to Alberton on a mission
MATTHEW Lokan knows taking the reins of Port Adelaide’s SANFL side is likely to be very different to when he coached Glenelg.
Laird locked in until 2021
ONE of the Crows’ star Rorys has signed another contract, ensuring he won’t be lost to another club. Meanwhile, across town a trio of emerging Power talents have signed on to extend their stay at Alberton.
Power cautious of the speed bump
PORT Adelaide has found more speed, according to Fremantle coach Ross Lyon. But the Power players believe their strength is in knowing when to not use their pace.
Super Rankings: Just how good was Nic Nat?
HE might not have played a game for over a year but you wouldn’t have known it by watching Nic Naitanui on Sunday night. Where did his performance land him in the Super Rankings? SEE THE LIST
How Port plans to stop Buddy
PORT Adelaide has lauded Sydney superstar Lance Franklin, saying he is getting better with age and declaring it will take more than one man to stop him at the SCG on Sunday.
Barometer: Power’s Ryder blow confirmed
PORT Adelaide star Paddy Ryder could miss up to six weeks as he manages an Achilles injury, while Carlton is sweating on ruckman Matthew Kreuzer and Essendon has a big call to make on Zach Merrett. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST
The Tackle: Why is Dusty on notice?
DUSTIN Martin was the matchwinner yet again for Richmond on Thursday night, so what’s he doing in Robbo’s “dislikes” section? See all his heroes and villains of the opening weekend including Ablett, Buddy and the dysfunctional Dogs. PLUS BEST TWEETS
Bonner snares Round 1 Rising Star
ROUND 1 Rising Star Riley Bonner says Port Adelaide’s off-season recruitment drive has swelled the club’s depth and helped power up all parts of the ground.
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