Port’s ‘gap year’ assessed: Time to call it quits on succession plan?
Another tough loss has Port’s succession plan back in the crosshairs of the footy world. Is it working? Should they call it now? Here’s what those outside Alberton are saying.
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The big call Nicks has to get right at selection
Adelaide blew its chances in the third quarter at the MCG – but did the Crows lose that game before it even started? Plus, Ollie Wines’ big admission and all the SA footy likes, dislikes.
Time for change? Power coaches hold crisis meeting
After another dismal display, Port Adelaide’s coaching staff have sat down for a ‘robust’ meeting at Alberton with change on the agenda.
‘We are not terrible’: Was Ken or Scott right about Port’s plight?
Chris Scott says Port Adelaide is a team in transition. Ken Hinkley is adamant it isn’t. After another heavy loss, is it time for the Power coach to face reality?
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‘What you are doing to this kid’: Cornes hypocrisy called out
A former teammate has taken aim at outspoken media personality Kane Cornes, revealing he responded to criticism “worse than anyone else” during his playing career. Watch it here.
‘Willie’s made a mistake’: Bevo speaks on Rioli saga
Luke Beveridge says Willie Rioli has “made a mistake”, speaking for the first time about how defender Bailey Dale is faring after the threatening message. See what he had to say.
Home of the Saints: NWM’s call, the chef and the slacker
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future is the talk of Moorabbin as he helps spearhead St Kilda’s next era. But what’s life like inside the home of the rising star? Mitch Owens lifts the lid on the dynamic.
Willie Rioli’s the luckiest man in AFL – and clubs are fed up
The AFL’s decision not to sanction Willie Rioli for threatening a fellow player flies in the face of precedent set by punishing players for middle-finger salutes, and Mad Mondays – and clubs are fed up, writes Jay Clark.
Showdown quiz: How well do you know SA’s biggest game?
Think you know the Showdown better than anyone else? Here’s your chance to prove it. Take our Showdown quiz and flex your knowledge before the Crows are Power face off again.
Crows v Power: Who dominates our best Showdown team?
Nicks or Hinkley? Farrell or Cumming? Burgoyne or Neal-Bullen? Simeon Thomas-Wilson picks his ultimate Showdown side ahead of the first clash between the Crows and Power for 2025.
Strength in numbers: Depth shows Adelaide might be real deal
Jordon Butts and Mark Keane are hardly defenders who keep key forwards up ay night. But maybe, after quelling Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay — they should be. See the full likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
‘Be careful’: No sanction for Rioli after reaching out to Dale
Willie Rioli has dodged a sanction from the AFL over threatening Bailey Dale after Saturday’s game, with the forward apologising to the Dogs defender.
Star investigated over alleged text to rival
A Port Adelaide star has been investigated by the AFL over an alleged threatening text message sent to a rival player.
What Port might really be thinking about Butters trade
Port Adelaide and Zak Butters went down to the Bulldogs just 45 minutes from his hometown on Saturday. Will he end up back there permanently? We look at the situation from all angles.
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