Game Day R1: Port v Brisbane

[snozulu]

I heard Drew will be starting on the bench.

 

[I Dont Care]

Sigh. If someone back in 2017 told me Ken would still be at the helm R1 2022, I would laugh hysterically. But here we are..Lions to own us again

 

[Jason K]

Shows the level of anticipation for this season that the game day thread is not even up yet.

I'm not starting it, someone else can do it

 

[P4Life]

Really, is this what we have to look forward to this year on BF.
2 out of 3 posts making some snide smart arse remark about Hinkley.
Take your carp to the Sack Hinkley Thread. Some people come to these Preview threads to read posters opinions on game day issues not the same old boring s**t about the Coach.
This Port Adelaide BF Board is fast becoming a waste of space with all the inane Coach whining.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Sigh. If someone back in 2017 told me Ken would still be at the helm R1 2022, I would laugh hysterically. But here we are..Lions to own us again

Id be ecstatic because it would mean we had clearly won multiple flags in that time because why else would you extend a bloke for a decade?

 

[Kingfish73]

As mentioned on main board

Home ground advantage +6 Brisbane
Player match ups +13 Brisbane
Ken Hinkley +61 Brisbane
Conditions +46 Brisbane

 

[philreich]

Id be ecstatic because it would mean we had clearly won multiple flags in that time because why else would you extend a bloke for a decade?

The first few games of 2022 have proved the benefit of changing the coach, with Collingwood and Carlton having good wins. Meanwhile at Alberton........

 

[Prison bar Pete]

Brisbane by plenty. Election broadcast will be more enjoyable I fear.

 

[davesnothere]

Port 1-12
Zak Butters

9

Zak Butters

Age

23

Ht

181cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.3

4star

K

7.7

3star

HB

6.7

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.8

3star

D

14.7

4star

K

8.9

4star

HB

5.9

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.1

3star

D

17.0

5star

K

9.0

4star

HB

8.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.6

4star

CL

0.6

3star

30+ possessions.
Ken to come out after the game and say how passionate he his about coaching Port Adelaide and is looking forward to the next 5 years.

 

[Brian McGee]

The first few games of 2022 have proved the benefit of changing the coach, with Collingwood and Carlton having good wins. Meanwhile at Alberton........

Meanwhile at Alberton our coach has had 1 rd1 loss in 10 years and has the best winning record of any coach over the last 2 seasons……..

Disclaimer 1: Discounting prelims of course.
Disclaimer 2: we may not win tonight.

 

[JimmyBC]

A close game either way would be an improvement up there, if it's over at half time the bells will be tolling.

 

[Visenfest]

Lions by 41. Think this will look very similar to the last few years against them.

 

[Interstater]

I'm sure Ken wont get fooled again.
Couldn't possibly happen.
The reaction will of course be firm and decisive after that prelim final debacle.
That is what we would expect from a side hurting after totally screwing up.
That is what we would expect from a proud Port Adelaide side.

Because if we were served up a noncoherent blithering mess that wasted the efforts of our players, the coach would instantly be sacked, right.
Because we don't accept mediocrity.
We won't put up with our club's expectations being lowered by the vicmedia and those that currently control the team from across the border.

We couldn't possibly just bomb the ball into offense for it to be instantly rebounded.
We couldn't possibly have neglected to build and maintain a strong midfield.
Our defense couldn't possibly be aging and have an all to familar U shape to it.

Of course not.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Love that footy is back but not confident due to our track record up there.

Really want to see us stand up to their bully boy tactics at the Gabba and crack in hard from the opening bounce.

Nothing stupid but be footy aggressive and not be intimidated. Bring the heat and first game energy that the opening round games so far have shown.

Good luck to the new boys Meady and Jez. Stay sound Conan and drive your enemies before you .

Carn Port.

 

[Alyx]

Sack Hinkley.

 

[Buget]

Brisbane by 30ish.

Although they won’t have Hipwood, I don’t think Port are in form. Port’s preseason looked to be a little off-the-boil.

 

[I Dont Care]

Really, is this what we have to look forward to this year on BF.
2 out of 3 posts making some snide smart arse remark about Hinkley.
Take your carp to the Sack Hinkley Thread. Some people come to these Preview threads to read posters opinions on game day issues not the same old boring sh*t about the Coach.
This Port Adelaide BF Board is fast becoming a waste of space with all the inane Coach whining.

No need to carp on with your whining and dining

 

[Capital Power]

I think I'd just like us to do better than 6.13, the average of our last three games against them. Nothing I've seen so far this year though gives me a great deal of confidence.

I think we'll do better than expected and match them for much of the game. Brisbane by 15.

 

[Winganeen]

Just hoping for a new coach and a new Premier of the state.

Should be a fun night.

 

[charcolechaddy]

To wait until Hinkley gets sacked so we can enjoy ourselves again.

2019

2020

2021​

What We Can Port Adelaide Learn From Bill Murray's Time Use in Groundhog Day - 2022​

 

[philreich]

We've already played in Queensland this year, for a pitiful return of 6:19. The forwards really need to stand up tonight and convert their set shots, because if they're wayward, it could be an ugly scoreline at the end of the night.

 

[PatientMental]

Kicking 10 goals will have old mate declare it as much of a win as an actual win because there's been undeniable improvement from the squad.

A loss will have all the conflict of interest radio hosts spend all week saying 'we didnt think they'd win anyway, why are people getting angry at ken'

A win, will see them saying 'see, forget the prelims, ken is good, we told youse all so' through full blown Stockholm syndrome.

 

[Nemisis]

Ports by 7 points - Ollie and Boaky 35+ possessions - Butters 4 goals.
Ken "Big Footy you was wrong"

 

[Marmozet]

I already moved on to Round 2 weeks ago.

 

[ROBBBO]

Hoping to start well and hang in there.
Have little faith