Port Adelaide v Richmond PreviewAndrew Slevison
SEN
20 March 2025The critics have been out in force in the wake of Port’s 91-point drubbing at the hands of Collingwood last Saturday night. Ken Hinkley has been at the forefront of that criticism given the narrative of the Josh Carr succession plan.
Captain Connor Rozee (35 disposals, nine inside 50s) and Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines (34 disposals, 10 clearances) can hold their heads high, as can veteran Travis Boak who breaks Russell Ebert’s full club record, but there were few others.
Against Richmond on Saturday, Hinkley must instil an us-against-them mentality which has served him so well in the past.
The Tigers were the talk of the town after a stirring comeback over arch rivals Carlton last Thursday night.
Adem Yze’s aura was on show as he masterminded an against-the-odds 13-point triumph, with his side recovering from a deficit of 41 points. No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor starred on debut, sparking the young and exuberant Tiger cubs. He picked up the Rising Star nomination for his efforts.
This week they’ll have to tackle a wounded Port in hostile territory without the ‘godfather’ of the forward line, Tom Lynch, who is suspended.
The blowtorch has been placed on the Power all week in the lead-up. Hinkley’s desire to coach on has been questioned, and that would hurt his pride. You’d imagine they will come out breathing fire in front of their faithful.
There was little confidence in the Tigers last week, and although they surprised many, it’s difficult to see them repeating those efforts. Port on the bounce-back at home to make it five on the trot against the Tigers.
Prediction: Port Adelaide by 27 points.
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