Hinkley fires back at ‘best in comp’ Pies’ boast
Collingwood’s claims of being the best team in the competition didn’t escape Ken Hinkley who stoked the fire of the rivalry ahead of Saturday night’s clash.
Collingwood’s claims of being the best team in the competition didn’t escape Ken Hinkley who stoked the fire of the rivalry ahead of Saturday night’s clash.
With key forward goal-kickers getting bigger each year, teams need a big key back to with them – a weapon Port lacks right now. So which trade target would fit best at Alberton?
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?
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.
THE Tigers wouldn’t want Dustin Martin to fall over because no team is more reliant on a single player, and why Demons fans should be salivating. Where does your club sit at Round 2?
PORT Adelaide showed it’s no longer a one-man team with a defining victory over Sydney that will give the Power great belief they can be a top four contender, even without Patrick Ryder.
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.
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
MATTHEW Lokan knows taking the reins of Port Adelaide’s SANFL side is likely to be very different to when he coached Glenelg.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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