Port Adelaide recruit Esava Ratugolea has been roasted for a bizarre play during the Power’s AFL clash against Melbourne on Saturday night. The defender appeared certain to stop a Kysaiah Pickett goal, but inexplicably misjudged the ball when he was completely on his own in the goalsquare. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Ratugolea’s bizarre goal-line blunder. … Read more
Melbourne have made a “big statement” with a brilliant seven-point win over Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night. In a thrilling clash that went down to the wire, the Demons held on for a 15.6 (96) to 13.11 (89) victory that confirmed their premiership credentials. “This is a big statement from Melbourne, you … Read more
One of the most hyped debuts in recent AFL history ended in disappointment for West Coast’s No.1 draft pick Harley Reid. The 18-year-old, who had countless articles written about him before even playing a senior game, made a bright start but his team were comprehensively outclassed by the Power. Reid had eight disposals and a … Read more
Port Adelaide are mourning the loss of controversial club great, David Granger, who died on Thursday at age 69 after a battle with cancer. The two-time premiership key forward played 103 games for the then-Magpies between 1975 and 1982, during which time he also had a one-year VFL stint with St Kilda, in 1979, playing … Read more
Port Adelaide wrecking bull Sam Powell-Pepper has been referred straight to the tribunal for a bump that concussed Adelaide’s Mark Keane in an AFL scratch-match. Powell-Pepper is facing a suspension of at least three games in a case that will test the AFL’s rules around high bumps. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sam Powell-Pepper sent straight … Read more
North Melbourne great David King has called on the AFL to come down hard on Sam Powell-Pepper following the Port Adelaide player’s bump on Adelaide defender Mark Keane. Powell-Pepper’s shoulder made contact with Keane’s head after the Crow had been slung around in a tackle during the first quarter of the practice match on Friday. … Read more
Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper will come under scrutiny for a bump that concussed Adelaide defender Mark Keane during Friday’s AFL practice match. Keane was slung around in a tackle by Power forward Willie Rioli as Powell-Pepper came charging in. The Power star the collected Keane in the head with his shoulder. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
Hulking Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon can see the end in the sight. He’s been in the AFL so long he’s lost count of how many seasons it actually is, and this pre-season he admits he’s “sore” and struggling. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Charlie Dixon still recovering from broken foot. Analysis, local footy and the … Read more
Andrew McLeod achieved plenty in his AFL career. A dual premiership winner who won the Norm Smith Medal in both grand final successes, the Adelaide Crows legend is still remembered by fans as one of their favourite players. Yet even now he’s finding ways to impress, 15 years into retirement and at the age of … Read more
