WITH the split-round that opened the season now over we now move to our regular slate of nine games and Football Nation’s roving reporter DANIEL PAPROTH gives us his take on all of them

Port Adelaide Power
vs
Brisbane Lions

WHEN: Saturday August 25, 1.40pm
WHERE: AAMI Stadium, SA
LAST TIME: Brisbane Lions 15.9 (99) defeated Port Adelaide 13.10 (88), round 15, 2011 at the Gabba

FN’s roving reporter DANIEL PAPROTH previews all the action in Round 22 of the AFL including the players to watch in your SuperCoach and DreamTeams

Port Adelaide Power
vs
West Coast Eagles

WHEN: Sunday August 19, 12.40pm
WHERE: AAMI Stadium, SA
LAST TIME: West Coast 15.20 (110) defeated Port Adelaide 13.10 (88), round 13, 2011 at Patersons Stadium

FN’s roving reporter DANIEL PAPROTH previews all the action in Round 21 of the AFL including the players to watch in your SuperCoach and DreamTeams.         Geelong vs St Kilda Friday 7:50 Etihad Stadium Absolutely crucial game between these two sides heading into finals Geelong needs to win to keep itself on track for

Round 19 was a ripper. Three epic matches decided by a kick, including one after the siren! The Giants cause a boilover and the Demons climb out of spoon contention – seems they can’t win anything! But for mine, Friday night’s game between the Cats and Hawks was the best of the year. It was

FN’s roving reporter DANIEL PAPROTH previews all the action in Round 20 of the AFL including the players to watch in your SuperCoach and DreamTeams.                 West Coast vs Geelong Friday 8:40 Patersons Stadium To think just a few weeks ago these teams seemed a world apart. West Coast was

Hawthorn Hawks
vs
Port Adelaide Power
WHEN: Sunday August 12, 1.10pm
WHERE: Aurora Stadium, TAS
LAST TIME: Hawthorn 16.12 (108) d Port Adelaide 9.8 (62), round 11, 2012 at AAMI Stadium

FORMER Geelong champion Garry Hocking has undergone a dramatic change over the past two years in his professional life. Just two years ago, he was a postman delivering mail to residents in the Geelong area while being the Geelong Falcons coach in the TAC Cup. Now he is the Port Adelaide caretaker coach after Matthew

FORMER Geelong champion Garry Hocking has taken the mantle as caretaker coach of Port Adelaide today after both coach Matthew Primus and president Brett Duncanson were told to leave. Primus ultimately was forced to walk away after its embarrassing loss to Greater Western Sydney on Saturday. Those in Adelaide including lead scribe Michelangelo Rucci was baying for Primus’

COBURG Football Club is on the brink with alignment partner Richmond rumoured to be mounting a case that the club is failing to meet its financial commitments of the alignment. Coburg’s future hasn’t been guaranteed by the VFL and its demise would open the door for the AFL Tigers to field its own VFL side

Football Nation’s daily feature of providing our readers with a quick update of news from around the league with our Daily One Liners. One item per team posted daily from Monday through to Friday to keep you informed about the latest news from each club

GOLD Coast assistant coach Ken Hinkley is tipped to become the new Geelong coach if Mark Thompson quits as coach as expected this week. Hinkley, who is a former Cats player, is likely to be persuaded to be interviewed despite declining an offer from Port Adelaide back in August. Hinkley is seen as the white knight

PORT ADELAIDE today forced long-serving coach Mark Williams to stand down after a tumultuous season which has ended in a club record seven consecutive game losing streak. Williams broke down at a press conference in Adelaide today. “I am leaving today because of illness and fatigue – the supporters have become sick and tired of

SYDNEY will be bolstered with the returns of irishman Tadgh Kennelly and goalsneak Ben McGlynn for its clash against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Saturday night. The Swans battled hard for a win against Essendon last week to retain seventh position and will be looking to consolidate that position with the important inclusions. McGlynn,

MELBOURNE has recalled talented top draft selections Tom Scully and Jack Trengove for Saturday’s clash against Carlton at the MCG. Scully and Trengove were both rested in last week’s loss to Geelong but return after a weeks’ rest along with Matthew Bate in a match they feel that they can win. The Dees plan to

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WESTERN Bulldogs skipper Brad Johnson will play his 350th match after being named against Collingwood on Sunday. Callan Ward, who strained his groin in the NAB Cup win, was left out as an emergency; as was Brodie Moles. Fremantle has three debutants – Anthony Morabito, Michael Barlow and Alex Silvagni – for Sunday’s clash with

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With former Cat Garry Hocking mentoring the young men of the western district for three years, the draft is set to confirm Geelong Falcons as best nest of future talent

With former Cat Garry Hocking mentoring the young men of the western district for three years, the draft is set to confirm Geelong Falcons as best nest of future talent

IT appears Hawthorn’s breakthrough 2008 premiership has come at a further cost with doubt surrounding the future of influential playmaker Clinton Young. It is understood the Hawks’ aggressive nature of trading for Port Adelaide star midfielder Shaun Burgoyne had a lot to do with the unknown futures of two of their top ball-winners. There is

GEELONG Falcons midfielder Allen Christensen reminded recruiters of his midfield prowess and leadership abilities to notch 31 disposals in a best on ground performance in the Falcons’ 41-point win over Gold Coast at Visy Park yesterday. Falcons coach Garry Hocking said the evasive and quick thinking on-baller took over the leadership responsibilities of skipper and

FORMER Geelong champion Garry Hocking has signalled that he wants to return to the Cats as an assistant coach next season. Hocking, who has coached Geelong Falcons to top of the table in the TAC Cup this season, has attracted interest from several clubs including Port Adelaide and North Melbourne for an assistants role next

Former Geelong champion Garry Hocking signals he wants to return to the Cats as an assistant coach next season