Can Port win a premiership under Ken Hinkley?

[PowerBaz]

I can't see Ken stepping down. He's got too much pride for that. I think most Port fans would agree with that as well.

Pride? He’s on what 600-700k a year? It’s not about pride, it’s about negotiating a financial exit.

 

[PowerBaz]

If Hawthorn thump Port, there'll be an announcement euphemistically saying that Ken has agreed to step down as Port Adelaide coach. Maybe Ken stays on as a lame duck if they lose a close game but a thumping loss will be the end for Ken.

Fans booed a few weeks back, if we get torched by 40+ who knows what happens post game this week.

Being at the game last week, the crowd were either very angry or very numb.

The place needs a reset, the anxiety and fear of losing stems from the head coach, it’s infiltrated the whole place.

The fans are cooked.

 

[Schulzenfest]

I can't see Ken stepping down. He's got too much pride for that. I think most Port fans would agree with that as well.

Pride in his bank balance maybe.

 

[JackFlash]

They might win at home this week against Hawthorn, but they have no nope of beating the Swans in Sydney. Kenny should look at the West Coast job?

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Kenny just about has the best home and away record in the comp. He is a master at getting average teams into finals. It's inevitable that at some stage this will translate into success. Sheer weight of numbers will win out in the end. Port people just need to hold the faith and stick fat with Ken. He will take them to flag glory. Just a matter of time.

I can only assume this is a taper alias.

Imagine doing the same thing for 12 years for the same result and thinking the 13th would be different



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[Enviable Tradition]

Random aside - more needs to be made about how insanely clean Geelong were, especially early. The pressure was not bad at all, they just handled it.

The pressure was deplorable.

The players need to own their performance.

But when it's all the players over multiple years, multiple list evolutions and multiple assistant groups them it's the coach.

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[Enviable Tradition]

Pride? He’s on what 600-700k a year? It’s not about pride, it’s about negotiating a financial exit.

Ken is selfish not proud or loyal.

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[Havoc]

Kenny has a 60% win ratio. Thats elite. He's an elite coach. The stats don't lie.

Port should extend his contract.
Get it done Kochy.

So he's better than Clarkson and Hardwick?? Higher win percentage.. and all that.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

So he's better than Clarkson and Hardwick?? Higher win percentage.. and all that.

Clarkson and Hardwick coached great sides. Ken is punching up with a middling squad.

 

[King_Tredrea]

How is this not a Bay 13 thread?

 

[Rabish Binney]

Fans booed a few weeks back, if we get torched by 40+ who knows what happens post game this week.

Being at the game last week, the crowd were either very angry or very numb.

The place needs a reset, the anxiety and fear of losing stems from the head coach, it’s infiltrated the whole place.

The fans are cooked.

Was Kochie at the game?

Haven't seen him on TV or heard him on the radio after the game.

Has been somewhat conspicuous by his absence this week?

 

[Freomaniac]

Clarkson and Hardwick coached great sides. Ken is punching up with a middling squad.

Good point. Go look at Port from 2020 to now.

Tell me which year Port should of won the flag?

I say they had a chance in 2020 and even 2024.

I expected Port to beat the dogs in that 2021 preliminary final. Still shocked about that 1st quarter

 

[sobrave]

They might win at home this week against Hawthorn, but they have no nope of beating the Swans in Sydney. Kenny should look at the West Coast job?

Lol were a better chance against Sydney who we've beaten 7 times in a row than we are against hawthorn

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Lol were a better chance against Sydney who we've beaten 7 times in a row than we are against hawthorn

Which is exactly why well beat Hawthorn and lose to Sydney.

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[Xtreme]

Don't let a few disgruntled Port Adelaide fans sway you. Kenny is the sentimental favourite, should Port Adelaide win the premiership there will be parties galore Australia wide.

And multiple statues of Kenny made for display outside Adelaide Oval, the MCG and AFL HQ

 

[Pistol Night]

Don't let a few disgruntled Port Adelaide fans sway you. Kenny is the sentimental favourite, should Pirt Adelaide win the premiership there will be parties galore Australia wide.

And multiple statues of Kenny made for display outside Adelaide Oval, the MCG and AFL HQ

A national "Week of Ken" if you will

 

[Xtreme]

A national "Week of Ken" if you will

Albo would be wise to ride the public adoration and make Kenny the AOTY for 2025.

 

[Pistol Night]

Albo would be wise to ride the public adoration and make Kenny the AOTY for 2025.

Is there a Nobel prize for coaching awarded? There will be now

 

[JimmyBC]

The Ken Hinkley Football Club will bounce back this week in typical 'Do it for Daddy' style & then get slaughtered in Sydney.. Electric!!

 

[Schulzenfest]

If he wins a flag I'm all for a week of Ken. They can build one of those gold statues in my front yard.

He won't though, so this is all a moot point.

 

[Pistol Night]

If he wins a flag I'm all for a week of Ken. They can build one of those gold statues in my front yard.

He won't though, so this is all a moot point.

A statue of Ken holding the premiership cup aloft in one hand and a can of Pepsi max in the other. Chills

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Kenny having to point out to the Alberton hillbillies that he's contracted.
Poor Ken.

 

[Chewy316]

Pride? He’s on what 600-700k a year? It’s not about pride, it’s about negotiating a financial exit.

Try 900.

 

[Schulzenfest]

Kenny having to point out to the Alberton hillbillies that he's contracted.
Poor Ken.

So was Adam Simpson.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

So was Adam Simpson.

Simpson was well liked by his fanbase. Something you Alberton hillbillies could learn from.

Ken consistently punches up with average squads. 2nd with this team is a fair achievement.