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Preview 2022 Goodbye (To 2023) New; Preseason Discussion
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The big result for the Power was the lack of serious damage for veteran Travis Boak, with scans revealing no fracture but extensive bruising around his ribs and lungs after a collision with Eagle Jeremy McGovern. That was crucial as Port is approaching Round 1 with a few injury concerns.
Charlie Dixon was ruled out of Friday’s match after he suffered bruised intercostal muscles in Port’s internal trial last week. He joined Zak Butters, Darcy Byrne-Jones, Jeremy Finlayson, Trent Dumont and Josh Sinn on the sidelines — although Dixon, Butters and Byrne-Jones are all expected to take part in next week’s official practice match against Fremantle.
Despite the result, there were several positives for Power fans to take away from Friday’s loss to West Coast. Connor Rozee at times played a class above every other player on the field, while recruit Junior Rioli and returning forward Orazio Fantasia looking dangerous inside 50. And big-name recruit Jason Horne-Francis put in an encouraging performance, having an impact both at centre bounces then inside 50 when resting forward.
But Port assistant coach Nathan Bassett was particularly impressed by veteran ruck Scott Lycett, who played as the No. 1 ruck with support from Brynn Teakle. “‘Scooter’ (Lycett) was really impressive, he did a really good job for us in the ruck,” Bassett told reporters. “Brynn is a good learner and he is getting better. Scott gave us a great look and his contest was really good. “He only played four games last year and he’s been building in pre-season so it’s good to see him back and playing good footy.”
Charlie Dixon was ruled out of Friday’s match after he suffered bruised intercostal muscles in Port’s internal trial last week. He joined Zak Butters, Darcy Byrne-Jones, Jeremy Finlayson, Trent Dumont and Josh Sinn on the sidelines — although Dixon, Butters and Byrne-Jones are all expected to take part in next week’s official practice match against Fremantle.
Despite the result, there were several positives for Power fans to take away from Friday’s loss to West Coast. Connor Rozee at times played a class above every other player on the field, while recruit Junior Rioli and returning forward Orazio Fantasia looking dangerous inside 50. And big-name recruit Jason Horne-Francis put in an encouraging performance, having an impact both at centre bounces then inside 50 when resting forward.
But Port assistant coach Nathan Bassett was particularly impressed by veteran ruck Scott Lycett, who played as the No. 1 ruck with support from Brynn Teakle. “‘Scooter’ (Lycett) was really impressive, he did a really good job for us in the ruck,” Bassett told reporters. “Brynn is a good learner and he is getting better. Scott gave us a great look and his contest was really good. “He only played four games last year and he’s been building in pre-season so it’s good to see him back and playing good footy.”
Okay, Scotty...
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A breakout year at 32? Why Dixon can take Port Adelaide to the next level
“That’s the last piece of Port Adelaide’s puzzle.”
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I agree with the stay deep though, get Marshall and Georgiades playing a bit higher and dixon one out in the goal square… with stints in the ruck.Okay, Scotty...
A breakout year at 32? Why Dixon can take Port Adelaide to the next level
“That’s the last piece of Port Adelaide’s puzzle.”
That's about as stupid as Donuts telling Dixon he has at least 2-3 years of AFL footy left. Should've traded him last contract negotiation.Okay, Scotty...
A breakout year at 32? Why Dixon can take Port Adelaide to the next level
“That’s the last piece of Port Adelaide’s puzzle.”
lol - last piece of the puzzle = the hole that will fill Hinkley's donutOkay, Scotty...
A breakout year at 32? Why Dixon can take Port Adelaide to the next level
“That’s the last piece of Port Adelaide’s puzzle.”
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Geez it’s hard comtemplating the season.
Last year was bad enough.
The sense of dread before each game knowing you’ll get the same old same old.
What a time to be a Port supporter.
Last year was bad enough.
The sense of dread before each game knowing you’ll get the same old same old.
What a time to be a Port supporter.
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I think we are extremely safe from that happening.Okay, Scotty...
A breakout year at 32? Why Dixon can take Port Adelaide to the next level
“That’s the last piece of Port Adelaide’s puzzle.”
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Is it fair to say every club showed something in the trial games except us?
It seems a pretty simple equation.
The club gives Dixon an extension, MG will be looking for a trade West.
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Work in progress.
Meh ... That is just the Hinkley Smokescreen, a ploy to lull the opposition teams into a false sense of secirity! Come round one, Port will come out with all guns blazing, playing the special brand of Hinkleyball they have been secretly practicing ... They wont see us coming!
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Considering its list build and strong finish to its 2022 campaign, Power fans would be entering this season optimistic they can return to the finals come September. But Port‘s WA pre-season road trip resulted in two defeats to the Eagles and Dockers – and the positives were tough to pick out.
After going down to West Coast in a match simulation hitout, the Power were then overrun by Fremantle six days later at Fremantle Oval.
Sam Powell-Pepper and recruit Francis Evans were dynamic up forward, Miles Bergman showed some promise on the wing and Connor Rozee was classy around the ball against the Dockers. But that was about it. Port for the second week in a row won the inside 50 count but were inefficient and inaccurate forward of centre. Ken Hinkley’s men also lost the clearance (-6) and contested possession (-10) counts convincingly.
Four-time Port best and fairest winner Kane Cornes said he had concerns over the club‘s lack of midfield depth and inconsistency up forward as Charlie Dixon, Mitch Georgiades and Todd Marshall combined for just one goal. “I watched all of Port Adelaide who were mightily disappointing, I’ve got to say,“ Cornes told SEN Breakfast on Friday. “A few concerns about Port Adelaide … there’s reason to be concerned, you’re looking for little (positive) nuggets and I couldn’t find many.” Hinkley said his team was simply outplayed by the Dockers. “We need to be better than we performed today,” Hinkley told reporters.
“It‘s not so much concern because that’s what trial games are about. They give you information and we’ve got to do something with the information.
“Defensively they got through us a bit easily but mind you, a couple of those we gave up when we were pushing really hard and the game blew out a bit.”
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After going down to West Coast in a match simulation hitout, the Power were then overrun by Fremantle six days later at Fremantle Oval.
Sam Powell-Pepper and recruit Francis Evans were dynamic up forward, Miles Bergman showed some promise on the wing and Connor Rozee was classy around the ball against the Dockers. But that was about it. Port for the second week in a row won the inside 50 count but were inefficient and inaccurate forward of centre. Ken Hinkley’s men also lost the clearance (-6) and contested possession (-10) counts convincingly.
Four-time Port best and fairest winner Kane Cornes said he had concerns over the club‘s lack of midfield depth and inconsistency up forward as Charlie Dixon, Mitch Georgiades and Todd Marshall combined for just one goal. “I watched all of Port Adelaide who were mightily disappointing, I’ve got to say,“ Cornes told SEN Breakfast on Friday. “A few concerns about Port Adelaide … there’s reason to be concerned, you’re looking for little (positive) nuggets and I couldn’t find many.” Hinkley said his team was simply outplayed by the Dockers. “We need to be better than we performed today,” Hinkley told reporters.
“It‘s not so much concern because that’s what trial games are about. They give you information and we’ve got to do something with the information.
“Defensively they got through us a bit easily but mind you, a couple of those we gave up when we were pushing really hard and the game blew out a bit.”
AFL’s ‘biggest headache’ emerges; Swans unearth freak talent: What we learned about EVERY team
AFL’s ‘biggest headache’ emerges; Swans unearth freak talent: What we learned about EVERY team
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"strong finish to its 2022 campaign"
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Shame our finish wasn’t as strong as Kenny’s when he checked his bank balance …..2-4 in the last 6 with the two wins being against teams in the bottom 5
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2-4 in the last 6 with the two wins being against teams in the bottom 5
We turned it around so Kenny doesn't have to watch out
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“It‘s not so much concern because that’s what trial games are about. They give you information and we’ve got to do something with the information.
AFL’s ‘biggest headache’ emerges; Swans unearth freak talent: What we learned about EVERY team
AFL’s ‘biggest headache’ emerges; Swans unearth freak talent: What we learned about EVERY team
Lol, this is the guy who lost a prelim by 71 points, decided that he wouldn't do anything differently, then started the next season 0-5. Ken is not a guy who learns from mistakes and makes changes.
Do the same thing, but more!
That looks about right
But still not enuf yet
One place everyone should meet though is the importance of winning premierships.
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Any Port supporter with even a minor interest in the tactical side of the game should have seen the defence has been undersized for at least a decade, and for a bloke who makes his living commentating on the AFL King has taken a very long time to either wake up to it, or worse, hasn't bothered to point it out until he has detected the tide turning against kern, but I suspect he won't be Robinson Crusoe in that regard when the pin is eventually pulled.
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