Preview Round 18, 2022 vs Melbourne @ Alice Springs - Jimmy Toumpas Cup

[tribey]

Even if we do happen to win a big game like this, it still gives no guarantees for the following week. I remember being really excited in 2020 after we knocked off Richmond at Adelaide Oval. But the joy was short lived - I'm fairly sure we lost a week later, and of course the Tigers won the game that really mattered. This team under Hinkley is a real tease, and you can easily have your heart broken if you get too excited.

The Geelong win in 2019. Really mature, professional, ‘all played well’ performance against an opponent and in conditions we usually struggle in (home, night).

And we immediately backed up the following week by getting comfortably handled wire-to-wire by the bottom-4 Bulldogs in the same timeslot, at the same venue.

It’s like… sigh

 

[snozulu]

If drew isn’t tagging Petracca from the first bounce, Hinkley should be sacked at quarter time

Drew will start on the bench

 

[philreich]

The Geelong win in 2019. Really mature, professional, ‘all played well’ performance against an opponent and in conditions we usually struggle in (home, night).

And we immediately backed up the following week by getting comfortably handled wire-to-wire by the bottom-4 Bulldogs in the same timeslot, at the same value.

It’s like… sigh

When we're headed late in the game against a quality opponent, and we fight back to win the game, I'll review my skepticism. Until then, I have more faith in the view that Vladimir Putin is a good bloke .

 

[Loony Juice]

Sunday afternoon.

Really looking forward to it. Encourage everyone to attend. Actually can't wait myself. It's going to be seriously enjoyable. Will no doubt be a memorable occasion.

At the 2022 Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival

 

[dirty2]

Sunday afternoon.

Really looking forward to it. Encourage everyone to attend. Actually can't wait myself. It's going to be seriously enjoyable. Will no doubt be a memorable occasion.

At the 2022 Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival

Actually looks like a good day(s) out...

 

[philreich]

Actually looks like a good day(s) out...

Apart from the morning of the game, when the temperature drops to zero. But no excuses with the weather for the game - should be perfect.

 

[RossFC]

 

[Gryllis]

Finally free of Ken!*

*for 1 week.

When we're getting smashed, it'll be interesting to see if we do anything in the coaches box this week, before the game is over.

 

[Marmozet]

We’ll probably win now.

 

[Byrons Firen]

The only inconvenience is a win. Inb4 a loss being followed by the narrative

"this result shows just how important Ken is and further cements how crucial he is to our club moving forward"... thanks Kochie.

 

[TazD]

If we lose its because of the disruption to the box and preparation but if we win its because Ken runs and has designed a well oiled machine.

 

[philreich]

Any word on who the stand in coach will be?

 

[Sewer de Lance]

First Lycett, now Ken, poor Melbourne can't catch a break. Port by a lazy 10 goals.

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

"Forwards coach Nathan Bassett

Nathan Bassett

Age

47

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

5.1

4star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

9.0

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.2

3star

will coordinate messaging across the lines at each break, whilst midfield coach Brett Montgomery will remain focussed on instructing the midfield group, who will be critical to the result on Sunday.

"And Chad Cornes will continue in his usual role as defensive coach."

Davies said no other members of the club's coaching staff had shown symptoms but all would be monitored ahead of the group traveling to Alice Springs on Saturday afternoon.

Power shock with Hinkley to miss Melbourne clash

Port Adelaide will take on the reigning premier with its coach at home

www.afl.com.au

 

[tribey]

The last time Hinkley missed through illness.

Omen?

 

[nadsee]

I am not a Kern fan at all.

We need to cut him some slack at the moment...Regardless of what the club tell us publicly. He needs to be at home.
Health and Safety protocols, does not have to be COVID>

 

[dirty2]

Butters for player/coach

 

[Alyx]

For the long-term health and safety of our club, I think we should sack Hinkley.

 

[StuMan]

I don't think Hinkley's absence will change the game all that much. It's not like he does anything during the quarters other than drink coke and pray for some magic.
Though at least he won't be able to spread his usual doomer messaging to the players about how much better our opponent is compared to us.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

I don't think Hinkley's absence will change the game all that much. It's not like he does anything during the quarters other than drink coke and pray for some magic.
Though at least he won't be able to spread his usual doomer messaging to the players about how much better our opponent is compared to us.

Yeah but Bassett might actually coach.

Imagine of Bassett makes a move that wins the game and the players finally realise what they've been missing out on all these years.

 

[dav3]

The only inconvenience is a win. Inb4 a loss being followed by the narrative

"this result shows just how important Ken is and further cements how crucial he is to our club moving forward"... thanks Kochie.

Don't you hate it when narratives are pushed by groups.......

SaCk KeN!!1111

 

[tribey]

Don't you hate it when narratives are pushed by groups.......

SaCk KeN!!1111

Hopefully we can get him to Year 15.

Sure we won’t have won a flag in over 20 years, and would’ve wasted a generation of Port Adelaide footballers.

But that’s to be expected in a post-SANFL, post-Existin’ To Win Preemyaships kinda world!

 

[pastmyprimus]

The media is reporting this as a blow to Port. I say boost

 

[tribey]

The media is reporting this as a blow to Port. I say boost

Speaks volumes when both sets of fans agree on this. Meanwhile the media is carrying on like Sir Alex has left Old Trafford.

 

[malcheski]

Speaks volumes when both sets of fans agree on this. Meanwhile the media is carrying on like Sir Alex has left Old Trafford.

I mean, if it’s the AFL media they probably only just discovered this with Man U being in town and it’s big news at the docklands.


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