The critics have gone silent with a young star on his way. And the journey could be – should be – one that defines Jason Horne-Francis in the same way we speak of the game’s recent greats.
Port Adelaide and coach Ken Hinkley said they’d decide in August whether their union would continue,and now the decision has been made.
Of all the drubbings his team has copped this year,losing the WA derby by 101 points might be the most damaging for West Coast coach Adam Simpson,while the Pies and Power rebounded in round 21 after mini form slumps.
While some teams fall by the wayside once finals are out of reach,the Hawks are squeezing everything they can out of the season. The Blues win the type of game they used to drop and a couple of aspirants have slipped out of finals contention.
Geelong prevail in an epic battle against Port Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium,their two-goal victory keeping alive their dreams of a premiership defence.
Follow along for the major moments and post game reactions from the AFL Saturday games in round 21.
Port Adelaide have been issued a $100,000 fine for not testing defender Aliir Aliir before sending him back on to the ground in Saturday night’s match against Adelaide.
Richmond’s stand-in coach Andrew McQualter says the Tigers want to see Damien Hardwick coaching again,Sam Mitchell heaps praise on Lance Franklin,Ken Hinkley backs his club doctor amid concussion probe and a key Demon stays sidelined.
Dismiss your doubts about Carlton and GWS;their return to form is real. But the same can’t be said for reigning premier Geelong,who dropped a game at home and now have significant injury concerns.
It appeared to be a sickening collision between Port Adelaide teammates Aliir Aliir and Lachie Jones on Saturday night,but both were cleared of concussion and Aliir played out the game.
Taylor Walker boots seven goals as Adelaide hand second-placed Port a 47-point Showdown hiding,while the Gold Coast cause an almighty Q-Clash boilover.