Sep 1, 2008
Port Adelaide defender Alipate Carlile has won the final AFL rising star nomination for the 2008 season. The 21-year-old Fijian born Carlile, has proved to be a great replacement for retired premiership star Darrly Wakelin, playing in all 22 games this year. Carlile is the second cousin of teammate David Rogan. Coach Mark Williams said the Fijian talent had…
Aug 23, 2008
Port Adelaide have thrashed Melbourne by 78-points at AAMI Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Power were always in control of the game infront of their second lowest crowd for a home game, as they won 18.21 (129) to 7.9 (51). Daniel Motlop booted five goals for Port Adelaide, while Peter and Shaun Burygone put in polished performances. None of…
Aug 22, 2008
Port Adelaide's long serving President Greg Boulton has announced he will retire at seasons end. Boulton has been President since 1992 and was a major contributor to Port Adelaide's original bid that saw them come into the competition in 2004. His retirement comes on the back of their CEO leaving earlier in the season, a position they have only just…
Aug 16, 2008
Port Adelaide veteran midfielder Peter Burgoyne's future with the club is uncertain after another below-par performance in the loss against the Magpies on Friday night. Burygone was dropped to the SANFL a month ago after turning up to training in an unhealthy state and has struggled for form since suffering from a hamstring injury earlier this year. Port Adelaide's coach…
Aug 6, 2008
Port Adelaide has expressed some interest in enlisting troubled Magpie Alan Didak at the end of the season if he is put up for trade. Port Adelaide have tried before to gain the services of the talented forward in 2003 but the Magpies were reluctant to let go of him. Collingwood looks to have lost patience with Didak this season,…
Jul 21, 2008
Chad Cornes' 2008 campaign is over after it was revealed he will undergo shoulder and knee surgery. Cornes has been under an injury cloud most of the year but reportedly wanted to hold off on surgery until after the showdown which the power won.
Jul 16, 2008
Adelaide star Andrew McLeod is likely to return for Sunday's clash with Port Adelaide. McLeod has had major problems with his right knee and has not played since the surgery he received during the mid-season break. He has returned to full training this week and will have to prove his fitness at the Crow's main training session on Thursday.…
Jun 30, 2008
Have we had a season in recent memory where so many teams have a claim to being the eventual wooden spooners? There are always strugglers in every season but there is usually a standout or at most two of them. With the draft system the way it is we could see the football world focusing much attention on the cellar…
Jun 27, 2008
Port Adelaide's long time CEO John James has resigned today according to reports. Mr James is apparently leaving for a financial job in New York. His departure continues a horror season on and off the ground for the power who have also recently lost their long time communications manager. Mark Williams last week declared finals out of the picture after…
Jun 2, 2008
I went to the Fremantle game early yesterday to get a glimpse of some of the much touted talent set to be drafted this year from WA's rich stocks. It was fantastic to see some of the great talent running around on Subiaco against a NSW/ACT side that found it hard to compete with our hardened football state. All eyes…
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