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Rules changes leading to more injuries: Crows coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes AFL rule changes have led to an increase in soft-tissue injuries as he loses another player to a hamstring strain.

AAP · Jun 26

AFL:Port defender out long-term after horror knee injury

Port Adelaide defender Esava Ratugolea will undergo emergency surgery and be sidelined for 12 months with a suspected ruptured patella tendon.

AAP · Jun 20

Port defender out long-term after horror knee injury

Port Adelaide defender Esava Ratugolea will undergo emergency surgery and be sidelined for 12 months with a suspected ruptured patella tendon.

AAP · Jun 20

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Daicos, De Goey fire for Pies, Port slammed by injury

Leading at the main break, Port Adelaide have failed to kick a goal in the second half and lost three players to injury in a 26-point defeat to Collingwood.

AAP · Jun 20

Ginbey injured as Port survive frenetic Eagles comeback

West Coast's frenetic final-quarter comeback has fallen just short, with Port Adelaide holding on for a six-point win to keep their Wildcard hopes alive.

AAP · Jun 6

Power quartet on verge of comebacks from injury

Port Adelaide assistant coach Hamish Hartlett says four players are due to return from injury in a timely boost to the Power's depth.

AAP · May 4

Cornes axed as Port prepare for new coaching regime

Long-time Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes is the first major casualty as his premiership teammate Josh Carr prepares to take over at Alberton.

AAP · Jul 8, 2025

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Injured Port Adelaide trio ruled out for season

A trio of Port Adelaide players will miss the rest of the AFL season after suffering injuries in a loss to Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

Injury pain and Brisbane blitz leave Port on brink

Port Adelaide copped a trio of injuries and some of the Lions' best attacking football before succumbing in a loss that leaves their finals hopes shot.

AAP · Jul 5, 2025

Port's odd way to win leaves coach satisfied

Port Adelaide found an odd way to win against Melbourne, says coach Ken Hinkley.

AAP · Jun 15, 2025

Melbourne coach to continue reform as finals hopes slip

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin will maintain a playing style revamp despite the Demons' finals chances appearing shot after a 25-point loss to Port Adelaide.

AAP · Jun 15, 2025

Top Hawk grounded, Port forward's fresh setback

Hawthorn have confirmed rumours about an injury to a club leader while a Port Adelaide forward faces more time on the sidelines after a fresh injury setback.

AAP · Jun 3, 2025

'Inspire kids': Port star hopes to blaze a Pacific path

Esava Ratugolea was inspired by Nic Naitanui to pursue an AFL career, now the Port Adelaide defender hopes to have a similar effect on young Pacific Islanders.

AAP · Apr 3, 2025

Hinkley still the boss at Port, says his successor

Josh Carr has been announced as Port Adelaide's next coach but says players know Ken Hinkley is still the boss.

AAP · Mar 5, 2025

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AAP · Feb 26, 2025

Port await Butters diagnosis as Ratugolea nears return

Port Adelaide remain uncertain how long midfielder Zak Butters will miss with a knee injury, but backman Esava Ratugolea may be fit for the premiership season.

AAP · Feb 21, 2025

Adelaide's Soligo stars in match sim against Port

Adelaide midfielder Jake Soligo has dominated against Port Adelaide in a match simulation fixture at Mt Barker.

AAP · Aug 2, 2024

Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans

Sydney have lost four of their past five games ahead of a high-stakes AFL clash with Port Adelaide, who won't be lulled into a false sense of security.

AAP · Jul 26, 2024

Power surge past Blues for crucial comeback win

Port Adelaide have ground their way to a hard-fought 14-point win over Carlton to keep themselves well and truly in the top four race.

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AAP · Jun 16, 2024

Giants soar to fifth with scrappy win over Power

GWS have shot up to fifth spot on the AFL ladder with a 22-point win over Port Adelaide in a contest blighted by poor goalkicking.

AAP · May 28, 2024

Port to delay call on Rozee's fitness to face Carlton

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he will wait until the last minute before deciding if captain Connor Rozee is fit to play Carlton.

AAP · May 10, 2024

Power hold off Cats fightback in AFL thriller

Port Adelaide led by 49 points during the second quarter at GMHBA Stadium but had to hold off fast-finishing Geelong to clinch a nerve-shredding six-point win.

AAP · May 9, 2024

Port's ruck insurance policy pays off before Cats trip

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says his club's recruitment of ruckmen in the last off-season has paid off ahead of an away game against Geelong.

AAP · Jan 24, 2024

Port recruit Ratugolea chooses opportunity over comfort

Port Adelaide recruit Esava Ratugolea says he chose the opportunity to take his AFL career to the next level over the comfort of remaining at Geelong.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Power land big targets on busy AFL trade deadline day

Four players joined Port Adelaide on the final day of the AFL trade period, while premiership Magpie Jack Ginnivan was the centrepiece of Hawthorn's dealings.

AAP · Oct 15, 2023

20 deals could be completed before AFL trade deadline

AFL clubs are gearing up for the final three days of the AFL trade period with Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Essendon expected to be busy dealing.

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