Brownlow fancy’s added dimension, same old Power story
Jordan Dawson was already a star, but he might have just added another string to his bow. Plus Port Adelaide’s predictable demise and more likes and dislikes from round 11 in The Lowdown.
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Port vow to ‘reset’ but won’t baulk on Hinkley-Carr succession plan
Once again, the Power aren’t backing away from their succession plan, but as they stare down their worst finish under Ken Hinkley, should they reconsider? Have your say.
Star learns fate over sickening collision
Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce has learnt his fate for an ugly hit on an opposition player that sparked heated debate in AFL circles.
Port ‘not in the conceding basket’ as pressure mounts on Hinkley
Ken Hinkley is refusing to concede his final season as coach of the Power could be going nowhere, as Port come to terms with another horrific loss – this time to Fremantle out west.
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Koch: Rioli targeted with ‘cultural disrespect’ in Bulldogs clash
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch says Willie Rioli was targeted with culturally disrespectful comments during the Power’s clash with the Western Bulldogs.
The meaning behind every club’s guernsey for Indigenous Round
Clubs are all-in on Sir Doug Nicholls Round – from embracing their First Nations players to new jumpers. Here’s every clubs Indigenous guernsey – and the story behind it.
Footy’s ‘pattern of behaviour’ around Indigenous stars under fire
Port Adelaide CEO Matthew Richardson wants the AFL and the wider footy industry to look inwards at how Indigenous players are treated, to ensure they avoid stars being lost to the game.
Port star’s knee surgery latest blow to teetering Power
Already licking their wounds after a brutal Showdown defeat to the Crows, Port Adelaide are set to be without one of their key defensive pieces for an extended period.
‘Feel very small’: Milera opens up on sledges, Willie back at training
Wayne Milera revealed he had reached out to Willie Rioli last week, while also saying players should be more aware of the effects of sledges.
The Lowdown: What Thilthorpe needed to do to win medal
Crows fans were filthy that ‘Thilthy’ wasn’t crowned Showdown medallist on Saturday night, but Simeon Thomas-Wilson said he needed to do more. See that – plus the rest of his likes and dislikes – in The Lowdown.
Crows, Port or Saints? How trade race for NWM could play out
Port Adelaide lost Showdown 57 but could it win the other battle in South Australia – the one for homegrown star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera? We look at a potential trade from all angles.
‘Thought I’d lost the game’: Tiger cub’s heroics save Richmond
Tom Brown’s game-saving tackle will be on repeat in the Tigers’ match review this week, but he tells Ed Bourke why – if he hadn’t stuck it – he would have been in the gun from the coach.
‘Mature’ Crows show why they’re rising and Port are faltering
The Crows weren’t at their best and found a way to win. Port dominated the key statistics but couldn’t capitalise. It’s why Showdown 57 was the epitome of two teams headed in different directions.
Shattered Power come to grips with Showdown heartbreak
They had their opportunities to snatch a remarkable Showdown 57 comeback win – but, needing something miraculous, Ken Hinkley’s Port Adelaide were left agonisingly short.
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