Keyword "Ken Hinkley" - List of latest news (106 results)

21/04 ‘Not on’: Sydney Swans fan kicked out for alleged act

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley led a chorus of condemnation for poor fan behaviour after a young Swans supporter allegedly hurled a cardboard clapper — given out freely to fans in attendance — at Power star Aliir Aliir on Sunday night.

19/04 Sad Jack Ginnivan news exposed in behind-the-scenes photo

Hawthorn has reportedly axed Jack Ginnivan ahead of the club’s Easter Monday blockbuster with Geelong.

14/04 Docker hit with lengthy ban for strike that broke rival’s nose

Fremantle forward Patrick Voss has been hit with a three-match ban by the Match Review Officer for a strike which left Richmond’s Nick Vlastuin with a broken nose.

13/04 ‘Taught us a lesson’: Hawks failed acid test

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell had been trying to tell people that his ladder-leading Hawks weren’t as good as what was being said about them and now he has proof after being taught “a bit of a lesson” by new arch-enemies Port Adelaide.

13/04 AFL world stunned by Port’s Gather Round ambush

Port Adelaide have left footy fans in disbelief after tearing Hawthorn to shreds on Sunday night.

09/04 ‘Seething’: Captain’s 10-word sledge exposed as AFL feud twists

All eyes will be on Port Adelaide and Hawthorn when the sides meet on Sunday night to close the curtains of Gather Round, with a “feral undertone” tipped to bubble to the surface.

07/04 Anger over Port Adelaide beast’s divisive act against St Kilda

Jason Horne-Francis was the best player on ground in a beaten side on Sunday, but the footy world is talking about something else surrounding the Port Adelaide weapon.

01/04 New detail emerges in $12m race for Blue Tom De Koning

An eyebrow-raising new detail on St Kilda’s pursuit of Tom De Koning has emerged, as noise over his future at Ikon Park continues to grow louder and louder.

01/04 ‘No way’: AFL rocked by night of trade bombshells

Port Adelaide and West Coast nightmares are beginning to take shape as a number of trade report bombs dropped on Monday night.

28/03 ‘Petulant child’: AFL world turns on Port Adelaide midfielder

Port Adelaide’s Jason Horne-Francis has come under fire after a lacklustre display on Thursday night.

27/03 Ken Hinkley’s key Power reveal as pressure continues to mount

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has conceded his side is “not where it needs to be” after their pain-staking two-goal loss to Essendon on Thursday night, which now leaves them 1-2 to start this season.

17/03 ‘He’s had enough’: Cornes drops damning Ken Hinkley truth

Ken Hinkley’s tenure as the coach of Port Adelaide is coming under increasing scrutiny in the wake of the club’s horror round one display.

09/03 Giants and Pies coaches clash in heated bench exchange

AFL coaches Adam Kingsley and Craig McRae have both played down their heated off-field discussion during Sunday’s clash between GWS and Collingwood.

12/02 Port Adelaide announces coach Ken Hinkley will leave the club

Ken Hinkley will embark on his final season as Port Adelaide coach, with highly-regarded assistant coach Josh Carr set to take over in 2026.

16/12 Welcome to Country report stirs up social media backlash

A social media storm has erupted after reports emerged the Melbourne Storm would scrap many of its Welcome to Country ceremonies.

15/12 ‘What we stand for as a club’: Melbourne Storm scrap Welcome to Country

NRL heavyweights the Melbourne Storm have announced the club will scrap regular Welcome to Country ceremonies.

04/12 ‘Revenge’: One thing on Hawks’ minds

He might only be entering his second year in the AFL, but Hawthorn livewire Nick Watson is ready enough to call out the fact he and his teammates want “revenge” against Port Adelaide and coach Ken Hinkley for their part in the unfavourable end to their 2024 campaign.

15/10 ‘Disastrous’ AFL trade move torched over ugly details

Kane Cornes has called Tuesday night’s mega trade “disastrous” for Port Adelaide.

22/09 12 Tufts University lacrosse players diagnosed with life-threatening injury after 45-minute workout

Twelve players from the Tufts University men’s lacrosse team have all been diagnosed with the same potentially life-threatening muscle condition after participating in a 45-minute workout last week.

22/09 ‘Worst I’ve ever seen’: Wrestler goes viral after being impaled on light tube

A sickening injury from a wrestling match in Mexico earlier this week has gone viral with fans horrified after a fighter was impaled through the arm by a light tube.

22/09 Australian golf prodigy Jeff Guan suffers horror eye injury on course

One of Australia’s most promising young golfers was airlifted to hospital after suffering a horrific injury on the course in Batemans Bay in NSW.

21/09 Tottenham cult hero insists Ange Postecoglou can end Spurs hoodoo

Tottenham legend Gus Poyet believes Australian Ange Postecoglou can win the Carabao Cup and end Spurs’ miserable trophyless run.

21/09 Joel Embiid signs $283 million extension in statement 76ers move

This will put an end to any whispers Joel Embiid wants out of Philadelphia.

21/09 Brian Taylor left speechless after post-game interview

Brian Taylor was left floored on Friday night following his post-game routine of wandering around the victorious rooms.

21/09 ‘Stop that’: Coach’s frosty presser after prelim loss

After Port Adelaide fell to Sydney in Friday night’s preliminary final, Ken Hinkley challenged the idea that the club’s finals failures should be drawn exclusively back to him — but he maintained he could ‘cop the brunt’.

20/09 Bruce McAvaney return warmly welcomed by footy fans

Welcome back, Bruce!

18/09 ‘Outraged’: Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk arrested in Poland

Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after he was handcuffed and detained by uniformed officers in Poland.

17/09 Surprise contender emerges for axed Blues forward

A “serious contender” has emerged for delisted Carlton forward Jack Martin while an “honest conversation” has cast doubt over the future of a popular Blues player.

17/09 ‘Illegal’: McLaren’s innovation sparks F1 cheating storm

McLaren have raced to the front of the field in Formula One’s Constructors Championship for the first time in a decade.

17/09 ‘Deep sadness’: Melbourne Cup contender Riff Rocket euthanised

Melbourne Cup contender Riff Rocket has been euthanised a week after undergoing emergency surgery last week.

17/09 ’In my corner’: Power star’s unlikely adviser

Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters has been picking the brain of rival midfield star Lachie Neale as he prepares for a battle with Sydney tagger James Jordon on Friday.

17/09 Eddie McGuire shares AFL’s dirty secret over weekend incidents

Eddie McGuire has claimed the AFL would privately have been happy to witness the prickly scenes that unfolded after Port Adelaide’s win over Hawthorn.

17/09 ‘Disgrace’: ‘Sore loser’ Hawks torn to shreds over post-match antics

South Australian footy legend Graham Cornes has torn Hawthorn to shreds over the club’s post-match antics following Friday night’s fiery final.

16/09 Elite golf club suspends members over sexism row

Three members at a prestigious Victorian golf club have been suspended over a sexism row.

16/09 Australia set to save 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland deal

Australia is set to facilitate the last piece in the puzzle to allow Glasgow to host the troubled 2026 Commonwealth Games.

16/09 Geelong Cat returns to training showing scars of horror injury

Veteran Geelong forward Gary Rohan returned to training on Monday one week after he suffered serious injury playing in the VFL, with the stitches across his head evidence of how severe the injury was.

16/09 Pauline Hanson calls for ban on Welcome to Country ceremonies

Pauline Hanson has called for an end to Welcome to Country ceremonies after a divisive version was conducted on the weekend.

16/09 Cat returns with scars of horror injury

Veteran Geelong forward Gary Rohan returned to training on Monday one week after he suffered a fractured skull while playing in the VFL, with the stitches across his head evidence of how severe the injury was.

16/09 St Kilda’s ‘godfather offer’ to try and poach rival skipper

St Kilda is reportedly preparing to throw together a “godfather offer” in an attempt to lure Essendon skipper Zach Merrett.

16/09 ‘Weak’: Collingwood great scorches AFL Welcome to Country

Collingwood great Tony Shaw has taken a swipe at the AFL over the controversial Welcome to Country performed on Saturday.

08/09 ‘Sickens me’: AFL great slams Anthony Albanese over one act

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under heavy fire from one AFL great over one act on Friday night.

06/09 ‘Gave up’: Kane Cornes tears former club to shreds

Former Port Adelaide premiership star Kane Cornes has taken to his old side with a flamethrower.

06/09 ‘Clown’: Kane Cornes apologises after locking co-host out of studio

Kane Cornes was nowhere to be seen when his radio show began on Friday morning following Port Adelaide’s abysmal performance against Geelong on Thursday night.

06/09 Ken Hinkley’s brutal truth after home finals bloodbath

Under siege Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley admits him and his side must “live in the present” temporarily in an effort to accept the truths of their 84-smashing at the hands of Geelong on Thursday night.

05/09 Cats’ finals onslaught leaves Power stunned and searching

Port Adelaide’s finals demons came back to haunt Power fans in a horror show at Adelaide Oval, clinical Geelong overcoming the late withdrawal of star defender Tom Stewart to romp into a preliminary final with an 84-point thumping.

05/09 Harry McKay opens up on ‘collateral damage’ in Petracca trade drama

Blues star Harry McKay has opened up on being the “collateral damage” in the Christian Petracca trade saga.

02/05 Crows claim SA bragging rights in Showdown win

Irresistible Adelaide pulled off a Showdown stunner to get its season heading in the right direction, Jake Soligo starring in an impressive win over wayward Port Adelaide, who lost skipper Connor Rozee to injury.

27/04 Injury carnage is cost of victory

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is faced with the daunting prospect of recasting the Power’s defence, midfield and attack ahead of the Showdown after key players Connor Rozee, Aliir Aliir and Sam Powell-Pepper limped out of Friday night’s win over St Kilda.

26/04 Ross Lyon turns the tables on journos during tense presser

This was Ross Lyon at his quirky, cheeky, quietly combative and almost frustrating best.

30/03 ‘Cost them a game’: Port defender’s cardinal sin ‘just dumb football’

Port Adelaide’s Esava Ratugolea might need a refresher in AFL defence after committing a cardinal sin in his side’s clash with Melbourne on Saturday night.

24/03 ‘Not again’: AFL greats floored by boundary umpire howler

Port Adelaide has celebrated milestone man Travis Boak’s 350th AFL game in style, with a 30-point win over Richmond at the MCG.

11/12 ‘Skilful,brave’ Port superstar makes club history

A new eight-year- contact has come with the club captaincy for Port Adelaide star Connor Rozee who called his new appointment “so humbling”.

02/10 ‘The name they want’: Brownlow winner floated in bombshell rumour

The AFL silly season is slow kicking into gear after the 2023 season came to an end with Collingwood’s Grand Final victory over Brisbane.

22/09 David Koch flunks Port history lesson defending Ken Hinkley

David Koch has come out swinging against critics of Port Adelaide under coach Ken Hinkley, stating people have “really short memories”.

21/09 Koch says Port Adelaide Power board still behind coach despite AFL finals exit

Port Adelaide Football Club chairman David Koch says his faith in coach Ken Hinkley is not shaken by an inglorious straight-sets finals exit.

18/09 Social media erupts over ‘disgraceful’ act from Port Adelaide fans

Port Adelaide fans are being slammed for their decision to leave Saturday’s AFL final against GWS well before the final siren.

17/09 Port Adelaide coach blasts reporter over latest finals flop

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is prepared for the criticism that will come his way after the Power was unceremoniously dumped out of the finals in straight sets.

15/09 Five factors could decide the Power's fate in do-or-die semi against the Giants

Considered premiership contenders for much of the season, the Power's form has been patchy in recent weeks — but Saturday night's semi-final against the Giants has given them an opportunity to silence the critics.

15/09 ‘Numbers’ against Finlayson after finals axing

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley concedes the “numbers were against” forward Jeremy Finlayson after dropping him for Saturday‘s must-win final against GWS just a day after he said his wife’s ongoing cancer battle had ”taken a toll” on his football.

09/09 Singer ‘butchers’ national anthem at the Gabba

Brisbane and Port Adelaide are riding long AFL premiership droughts and this is our live coverage of their huge qualifying final at the Gabba.

02/09 X-factors, injuries and expectations - the AFL finals explained

First qualifying final, MCG, Thursday 7.20pm

16/08 ‘Double shock’ screwing young Aussies: Koch

Former Sunrise host and self-professed “finance nerd” David Koch has been a trusted voice on the state of Australia’s economy for decades.

04/08 ‘Big mistake’ concession over AFL concussion

Port Adelaide has been hit with a $100,000 fine for what coach Ken Hinkley conceded was a “big mistake” by the club in its controversial handling of Aliir Aliir‘s concussion last week.

30/07 The AFL are set to ‘closely monitor’ Aliir Aliir after ugly incident

The AFL have issued a statement on Sunday afternoon in the wake of questions being raised in the direction of Port Adelaide.

23/07 AFL rocked by ‘abhorrent and disgusting’ abuse towards Port gun

Willie Rioli has received disgusting messages on social media after an apparent swipe to the head of a Collingwood player during the Magpies’ thrilling win over the Power.

26/06 ‘Step back in’: Damien Hardwick makes big call on return

It may only have been a few weeks, but it’s been long enough for Damien Hardwick.

15/06 ‘Always hunt’: Port vow after demolishing premiers

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley vowed his barnstorming team will “always hunt” and never be the hunted after his club entered the bye on a record-breaking winning streak and with a premiership tilt to come.

10/06 Marcus Bontempelli in hot water over hit on Dan Houston

Dogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli might be in hot water with the Match Review Panel for his hit on Port Adelaide’s Dan Houston on Friday night.

01/06 ‘Big call’: Port Adelaide skipper Tom Jonas dumped to SANFL

Port Adelaide have sensationally left captain Tom Jonas out of Saturday afternoon’s clash with Hawthorn.

29/05 ‘You have to be nuts’: Port Adelaide boss David Koch reality sinks in

David Koch singled out his beloved Port Adelaide Football club when he announced his decision to quit Sunrise on Monday morning.

28/05 Tributes flow for former coach Damien Hardwick at MCG

Richmond fans have paid tribute to former coach Damien Hardwick after the three-time premiership winner resigned in a shock move earlier this week.

27/05 Nathan Buckley spotted ‘observing’ in Fremantle’s coach’s box

Nathan Buckley is dipping his toe back into the world of AFL coaching.

26/05 ‘He’ll coach there next year’: AFL great backs ‘easy sell’ club to lure Damien Hardwick

Damien Hardwick will be the coach of Port Adelaide next season, according to Fox Footy’s David King, after his “perfect exit” from Richmond this week.

25/05 Richmond boss gives clue on Hardwick replacement, calls out AFL ‘myth’

Richmond CEO Brendon Gale has given a clue on who the Tigers will consider to replace Damien Hardwick as the club’s next senior coach.

24/05 Eagles coach Adam Simpson told to take ‘three-month holiday’ to save job

The West Coast Eagles are reportedly set to take the extraordinary step of sending coach Adam Simpson on a three-month holiday at the end of the season in a bid to extend the career of the premiership winning coach.

24/05 Bombshell rumour throws David Koch into a spin after ‘disrespectful’ claim

An AFL great has shared a bombshell rumour that suddenly leaves Port Adelaide president David Koch on shaky ground.

23/05 ‘Hatred’: AFL world explodes as journalist receives abuse

AFL fans have gone into meltdown following the bombshell news Damien Hardwick has quit Richmond — but not for the reasons you would normally expect.

22/05 Hardwick ‘hand grenade’ sparks AFL coaching ‘merry-go-round’

Damien Hardwick’s shock departure from Richmond is expected to spark a coaching domino effect around the AFL.

19/05 ‘Made a mess of Melbourne’: Port Adelaide’s streak continues in AFL nailbiter

A stunning career-best performance from Zak Butters spurred Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) to a famous four-point win over premiership fancies Naarm (Melbourne) in a pulsating encounter at rainswept Adelaide Oval on Friday night.

13/05 ‘Heated’ ex-teammate rivalry set to explode

A former teammate predicted Jason Horne-Francis would receive a hostile reception when he returns to take on his old side.

30/04 North player green lights fans booing Jason Horne-Francis

The booing of Jason Horne-Francis has continued in round seven with the Port Adelaide youngster this time being targeted by St Kilda fans.

28/04 ‘He’s a beast’: Fans stunned by AFL ‘bull’ as coach tells crowd to back off

Jason Horne-Francis has won the AFL’s “highest praise” after silencing his critics with arguably his career-best performance in Port Adelaide’s seven-point win over St Kilda on Friday night.

28/04 'It clearly doesn't work': Lyon tells Saints fans who booed Horne-Francis to 'check yourself'

The St Kilda fans who booed Jason Horne-Francis are ticked off by their team's own coach, with Ross Lyon noting it clearly doesn't affect the Port Adelaide young gun.

28/04 ‘Disturbing’ scenes as Jason Horne-Francis targeted again

Jason Horne-Francis has been targeted incessantly by crowd boos as he led Port Adelaide’s Round 7 win against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

22/04 Jason Horne-Francis breaks silence on booing saga

Former number one overall AFL Draft pick Jason Horne-Francis has opened up on the boos that have plagued the early days of his AFL career.

22/04 Ollie Lord flips script in chaotic debut for Port Adelaide

Port Adelaide debutant Ollie Lord has bounced back from a shocker of a start to boot an impressive first goal in Port Adelaide’s big 16.13 (109) to 10.9 (69) win over West Coast.

21/04 ‘Hypocrisy is unbelievable’: AFL radio show falls apart

Kane Cornes and David King have traded blows in a heated radio segment that broke down on Friday morning.

17/04 Nathan Buckley skewers Kane Cornes in icy radio exchange

Nathan Buckley has dropped a truth bomb on Kane Cornes during a frosty radio exchange on Monday morning.

16/04 Feud explodes as David King swipes Kane Cornes over Jason Horne-Francis scandal

North Melbourne great David King has taken an extraordinary swipe at Kane Cornes in a stunning twist to the Jason Horne-Francis booing scandal.

16/04 Hawk hospitalised after ‘severing’ tongue in horror incident

Hawthorn’s Chad Wingard might want to invest in a mouthguard.

16/04 Collingwood issues apology over Nicky Winmar racism disgrace

The Collingwood Football Club has issued a formal apology to AFL greats Nicky Winmar and Gilbert McAdam.

16/04 ‘He’s 19’: Coach’s impassioned plea after young gun booed at home

An irate Ken Hinkley has clapped back at criticism of young Port Adelaide star Jason Horne-Francis after the young star was booed again during the Power’s 10.10 (70) to 8.8 (56) win over the Western Bulldogs in Adelaide on Saturday night.

16/04 'Treat the kid with some respect': Hinkley defends Horne-Francis after latest booing incident

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he is frustrated with the treatment of Jason Horne-Francis from spectators and the media.

15/04 ‘This is crazy’: Crowd turns on Port talent Jason Horne-Francis

Port Adelaide young gun Jason Horne-Francis has been savagely booed again.

08/04 Jeremy Finlayson fights tears in emotional message to terminally ill wife

Port Adelaide’s Jeremy Finlayson was overcome with emotion after his match-winning efforts on Saturday night.

07/04 David Koch accused of ‘gaslighting’ as Port Adelaide feud takes twist

David Koch has been accused of “gaslighting” former Port Adelaide star Warren Tredrea.

05/04 ‘Worst take in Australian football history’ outrages state

Social media is blowing up after Damien Barrett’s latest thought bubble, with the veteran journalist now suggesting that the Showdown between Adelaide and Port Adelaide should be played in Melbourne.

03/04 ‘That’s crazy’: Power coach told his job’s ‘untenable’ as war of words erupts

Kane Cornes has rubbished a public declaration from his former Port Adelaide captain Warren Tredrea surrounding the future of embattled coach Ken Hinkley.

25/03 Port Adelaide concerned by ‘really unfortunate’ booing of Jason Horne-Francis

Port Adelaide has been left concerned and confused by the bizarre and relentless booing of young gun Jason Horne-Francis at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

25/03 Four arrested after ugly brawl in MCG stands

Ugly scenes unfolded at the MCG on Saturday afternoon high in the stands during the final quarter of the match between Collingwood and Port Adelaide.

25/03 ‘Best player in the comp’: Nick Daicos is the real deal

Nick Daicos is proving the second year blues are purely a myth with two barnstorming games to open the season.

18/03 Port Adelaide ‘Prison Bar’ guernsey sparks fan frenzy

Port Adelaide is finally allowed to wear their ‘Prison Bar’ jumper and Power fans sure are happy about it.

09/03 Port midfield mix will ‘evolve’ over season

Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas says he is “incredibly confident” the Power has all the right pieces to build one of the competition’s best midfields over the 2023 season.

07/03 Premiers and wooden spoon predictions ahead of 2023 season

You can smell it in the air; footy is almost here.

02/03 Frightening Fyfe ‘firepower’ laid bare with experiment looking good

The Nat Fyfe forward experiment received another big tick on Thursday night, with the Fremantle superstar starring in his side’s convincing practice match win over Port Adelaide.

21/02 Writing on the wall for Port Adelaide coach’s future

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley’s time at the club is set to come to an end after the 2023 season, according to one former AFL player.