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The Power Outage: A Tale of Mud, Missteps, and a Royal Flush
In the annals of footy history, the Port Adelaide Power team has always been a force to reckon with. But in a recent match that could only be described as a comedy of errors, the Power found themselves short-circuited, not by the opposition, but by their own sideline shenanigans.The man at the centre of this debacle? None other than Ken Hinkley, or as he’s affectionately known in the locker room, ‘Stinkley’ or ‘Stinkers’. Now, Stinkers was supposed to be a humble mud remover, a man whose sole job was to ensure the players’ boots were free of mud, using nothing but his tongue. A task, one might argue, that requires a certain level of dedication and a complete lack of taste buds.
However, Stinkers decided that his role needed an upgrade. He took it upon himself to offer some unsolicited coaching advice to the team. His strategy? “Relax, chill out, and waste time.” A mantra more suited to a beach holiday than a high-stakes footy match.
This didn’t sit well with the real coach, Josh Carr. A man who believes in action, agility, and absolutely no time-wasting. The tension between Carr and Stinkers came to a head in the most unlikely of places - the club toilets.
As the story goes, Carr confronted Stinkers about his interference. The argument, much like the toilets themselves, was anything but clean. Words were exchanged, accusations were thrown, and the echo of a flushing toilet provided the dramatic soundtrack to their showdown.
In the end, Carr decided to give Stinkers a lesson he wouldn’t forget. With a swift move that would have been impressive on the field, Carr gave Stinkers a ‘royal flush’. No, not the poker hand, but a dunk in the toilet that left Stinkers sputtering and, for once, speechless.
In the aftermath of the ‘Royal Flush Incident’, the Power team has rallied together, vowing to keep their focus on the field rather than the sidelines. As for Stinkers, he’s back to his mud-removing duties, a little wetter behind the ears and hopefully, a lot wiser.
So, the next time the Power team takes to the field, remember this tale. A reminder that in footy, as in life, it’s not just about the players, but also about those on the sidelines. And sometimes, all it takes is a royal flush to put things into perspective.
