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PORT ADELAIDE key forward Warren Tredrea will miss up to three months with an ankle injury.


The former Power skipper ruptured an ankle ligament during the second quarter of Saturday's thrilling three-point win over Essendon at Etihad Stadium.

He will undergo surgery on Monday night and be on the sidelines for 10 to 12 weeks.


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Power down Dons

May 8th 2010 08:56

PORT ADELAIDE has maintained its dominance over Essendon with a nail-biting three-point win at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.


The Power trailed by 21 points midway through the third quarter but were within striking distance at the final change with the Bombers holding just a two-goal advantage before booting four majors to two in the last term to record a 17.7 (109) to 16.10 (106) win.

Port has now won six consecutive matches against the Dons and 12 of the last 13.

It was the Power's fifth victory of 2010 while Essendon slumps to 2-5.

Danyle Pearce was instrumental in the win with 29 possessions and two goals in what was his 100th game while Kane Cornes also collected 29 disposals.

Brett Ebert, Daniel Motlop and Justin Westhoff booted three goals apiece.

For the Bombers, skipper Jobe Watson led from the front with 31 touches, Angus Monfries (25, three goals) was also impressive while Scott Gumbleton managed three majors.

ESSENDON: 3.1, 7.3, 14.8, 16.10 (106)
PORT ADELAIDE: 4.0, 7.2, 13.2, 17.7 (109)
GOALS: Essendon: Gumbleton 3, Monfries 3, Davey 2, Melksham, Lonergan, Lovett-Murray, Ryder, McVeigh, Zaharakis, Davey, Stanton
Port Adelaide: Ebert 3, Motlop 3,Westhoff 3, Pearce 2, Gray 2, Davenport, Trengove, Boak, C. Cornes,
BEST: Essendon: Watson, Monfries, Lovett-Murray, Hooker, Melksham, Lonergan
Port Adelaide: Pearce, K. Cornes, Cassisi, Ebert, Boak, C. Cornes
INJURIES: Essendon:
Port Adelaide: Tredrea (ankle), Krakouer (leg)
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Matthew Broadbent replaced in Port's selected side by Tom Logan
UMPIRES: Stevic, Hay, Wenn
CROWD: TBA at Etihad Stadium
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AFL suspends Primus

May 5th 2010 07:30

THE AFL has suspended Port Adelaide assistant coach Matthew Primus for two matches for betting on a NAB Cup game last year.

Primus - who placed a $20 multi-bet which included the 2009 NAB Cup semi-final between Geelong and Carlton - will not be allowed to attend or have any coaching role in the Power's games against Essendon and Carlton.

The Western Bulldogs, a goal umpire, two interchange stewards and a timekeeper have also been sanctioned by the AFL in relation to betting on matches.

Bulldogs club director Geoff Walsh was found to have placed five bets between December 2009 and February 2010 totalling $50.

The Dogs were fined $7500 because they hadn't briefed Walsh - who was only appointed to the club's board last December - on the league's rules regarding gambling on matches.

When Walsh became aware that he had breached the betting regulations he immediately informed the AFL.

Goal umpire Chris Appleton has been suspended for the remainder of the season for placing bets totalling $60 on last year's grand final.

Appleton did not officiate in the match and placed the bets on behalf of a friend while watching the game at a hotel.

Interchange steward Wayne Siekman has been stood down for the rest of the season after it was found that he placed 13 bets during the 2009 season, covering 24 matches - one of which he officiated in.

Fellow interchange steward John Wise has also been suspended for the rest of the season for placing four bets totalling $9.

Wise - who officiated in two of the games he was found to have bet on - told the league he placed the bets on behalf of his wife which she confirmed.

Timekeeper Matthew Hollington has been hit with a five-week ban for placing a $5 bet last year when he was a trainee timekeeper and not officiating.

The punishments follow an investigation conducted by AFL integrity manager Brett Clothier in which betting records were examined.

The league was able to access the betting records due to information sharing agreements struck with all major bookmakers more than 12 months ago.

AFL football operations manager Adrian Anderson said the officials would be welcomed back following their suspensions.

"We do not believe any of them deliberately set out to break the rules," Anderson said.

"If we did, termination of their employment would result."

"However all of them accept that they have made a grave mistake and as AFL Officials must be held to a very high standard in this area."
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Primus in hot water over bet

May 4th 2010 10:46

PORT ADELAIDE assistant coach Matthew Primus is in hot water over a bet made on a NAB Cup match last year.

An investigation conducted by the AFL and the Power found that Primus placed a $20 multi-bet on a NAB Cup semi-final match between Geelong and Carlton and two English Premier League matches.

"I take full responsibility for the placing of the bet," Primus said in a media statement on Tuesday night.

"It was not my intention to bet on an AFL game, but I am well aware of the AFL rules and will accept any sanction imposed."

Port football operations manager Peter Rohde said the club would liaise with the AFL in relation to an appropriate punishment for Primus.
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Power under investigation

May 3rd 2010 10:08


PORT ADELAIDE are under AFL investigation over a $20 bet made on a 2009 NAB Cup semi-final.

The wager involves a multi-bet involving the pre-season match - which did not involve the Power - and two English Premier League matches.

Port football manager Peter Rohde said in a statement both the club and the AFL were investigating the source of the bet.

Rohde said the bet had not been traced to any individual, but it was hoped the investigation would be completed by the end of the week.

AFL players and coaches are prohibited from betting on AFL matches regardless of whether their team involved.
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Port down Crows

May 1st 2010 09:02

PORT ADELAIDE has consigned Adelaide to their worst-ever start to a season with a 23-point win at AAMI Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Power trailed by seven points at three-quarter time but banged on five goals without reply in the opening ten minutes of the final term to establish a match-winning break, eventually running out 14.13 (97) to 10.14 (74) winners.

It was Port's fourth win of 2010 while the Crows are winless after six rounds.

Robbie Gray earned the Showdown Medal for his 20-possesion, five-goal performance. The 22-year-old could have finished with a bigger haul but he booted four behinds.

Kane Cornes (29 possessions), Danyle Pearce (21) and skipper Domenic Cassisi (20, two goals) were also instrumental in the win.

For the Crows, veteran Tyson Edwards collected 24 touches while Jason Porplyzia and Kurt Tippett booted three majors each.

ADELAIDE: 4.2 7.7 9.10 10.14 (74)
PORT ADELAIDE: 4.1 6.4 8.9 14.13 (97)
GOALS: ADELAIDE: Porplyzia 3, Tippett 3, Douglas 2, McLeod, Stevens
PORT ADELAIDE: Gray 5, Ebert 2, Schulz, Pearce, Westhoff, Tredrea, C. Cornes, Cassisi
BEST: ADELAIDE: Edwards, Johncock, Porplyzia, McLeod, Reilly
PORT ADELAIDE: Gray, K.Cornes, Pearce, Cassisi, Boak, Rodan
INJURIES: ADELAIDE: Nil
PORT ADELAIDE: Nil
REPORTS:Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Stuart, Schmidt, Ryan
CROWD: 40, 371 at AAMI Stadium
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Setback for Motlop

April 6th 2010 04:41

PORT ADELAIDE forward Daniel Motlop has suffered a setback in his bid to return from a hamstring injury with scans revealing a tear.

Motlop - who injured his right hamstring while playing for SANFL side North Adelaide last month - was initially cleared of serious damage but tests over the weekend confirmed a tear.

The 28-year-old is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks.


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Power hold off Roos

March 28th 2010 05:02

PORT ADELAIDE has held off a fast-finishing North Melbourne side to record a 14-point win at AAMI Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Power led by 50 points early in second half but the Kangaroos chipped away at the deficit in the third term before coming home with a wet sail in the final stanza,

However, it proved to be too little too late as Port prevailed 13.18 (96) to 12.10 (82).

Power midfielder Kane Cornes celebrated his 150th consecutive appearance with a game-high 39 possessions while Brett Ebert, Danyle Pearce, Warren Tredrea and debutant Cameron Hitchcock kicked two goals apiece.

Mitch Banner also showed plenty of promise on debut with 18 disposals.

For the Roos, Liam Anthony was busy with 26 possessions, 10 marks and 10 tackles, skipper Brent Harvey collected 23 touches and booted three majors while debutant Ryan Bastinac impressed with 23 possessions.

North won more of the football than Port in the first term but they struggled to cope with the Power’s relentless pressure and managed just five inside 50’s for the quarter.

In comparison Port went inside 50 on 16 occasions and booted five goals, including two from Hitchcock to go into quarter-time with a 21-point lead.

David Hale got the Roos off to the perfect start in the second quarter, converting a set shot after taking a nice pack mark but the rest of the term belonged to the Power.

They continually pumped the football into the forward line and slammed on five of the last six goals of the first half with a classy major from Pearce from near the boundary a highlight as Port went into half-time with a commanding 44-point break.

Ebert kicked his second early in the third term and it appeared to be a matter of how far for the Power but the Kangaroos lifted their work-rate and responded with goals from Hale, Ben Warren and Harvey to reduce the deficit to 34 points at three-quarter time.

Two goals each from Lindsay Thomas and Hamish McIntosh saw the Roos close to within 14 points with just three minutes left in the contest.

Port was looking vulnerable but they hung tough in the final stages to kick their season off with a valuable win.

PORT ADELAIDE: 5.4 10.10 11.15 13.18 (96)
NORTH MELBOURNE: 2.1 4.2 7.5 12.10 (82)
GOALS:
Port Adelaide: Pearce 2, Hitchcock 2, Ebert 2, Tredrea 2, Cassisi, Westhoff, Banner, Davenport
North Melbourne: Harvey 3, Hale 2, Warren 2, Thomas 2, McIntosh 2, Adams,
BEST:
Port Adelaide: K. Cornes, Brogan, Hitchcock, Cassisi, Boak, Ebert
North Melbourne: Anthony, Harvey, Rawlings, Ziebell, Bastinac
INJURIES:
Port Adelaide: Nil
North Melbourne: Nil
UMPIRES: Margetts, Findlay, Avon
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
Port Adelaide: OUT: Motlop, Gray IN; Harding, Thomas
North Melbourne: Nil
CROWD: 21,205 at AAMI Stadium
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Motlop, Gray ruled out

March 27th 2010 04:34

PORT ADELAIDE duo Daniel Motlop and Robbie Gray have been ruled out of the Power's season opener against North Melbourne at AAMI Stadium on Sunday with hamstring injuries.

Motlop and Gray were given until the last minute to prove their fitness.

"We wanted to just see how they (Motlop and Gray) pulled up and this morning," Port coach Mark Williams said on Saturday.

"They were still a bit sore so we thought we wouldn't play them."

"We want to play fit players because North have certainly got a fit side."

Former Lion Scott Harding, Nick Salter and Matt Thomas are in the running to replace the injured pair.
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Power demolish Eagles

February 27th 2010 12:18
PORT ADELAIDE has booked a NAB Cup semi-final showdown with the Western Bulldogs with a 78-point demolition of West Coast at Subiaco Oval on Saturday night.

The Power set up the win with a dominant third term before eventually running out 4.19.8 (158) to 2.8.14 (80) victors.

Rookie Cameron Hitchcock did his chances of being elevated to Port’s senior list no harm with four goals, including a super goal while youngster Mitch Banner chimed in with three majors.

Despite being smashed in the hit-outs 41-10, the Power won the clearances 41-27.

Skipper Domenic Cassisi was influential with 23 possessions and 10 clearances while Steven Salopek was also damaging with 16 disposals and nine inside 50s.

Luke Shuey was West Coast’s best with 24 touches, five clearances and a super goal while Chris Masten (28) and Adam Selwood (25) tried hard all night.

Despite the mercury hovering around 37 degrees at the first bounce, the game was played at a frenetic pace from the outset.

The Eagles won the possession count 116 to 64 in the opening stanza but they let themselves down with their use of the football on a number of occasions and were made to pay the ultimate price.

Three of Port’s five first-quarter goals came as a result of West Coast turnovers.

Leading by 10 points at the first change, the Power jumped out to a 22-point break at the three-minute mark of the second term after capitalising on skill errors made by Matt Spangher and Ashley Smith.

West Coast lifted their rating and responded with the next four scoring shots but they only managed three behinds and a super goal from Shuey.

Port made the Eagles pay for their wastefulness with three unanswered goals, including two from former Blue Cameron Cloke to open up a handy buffer late in the term before Nic Naitanui snapped truly on the siren to reduce the deficit to 19 points at the main break.

It was all one-way traffic in the third term, the Power moving the football quickly and cleanly through the middle of the ground as they slammed on nine goals to one to establish a match-winning 65-point lead at three-quarter time.

WEST COAST: 0.4.2, 1.5.9, 1.6.10, 2.8.14 (80)
PORT ADELAIDE: 1.4.3, 1.9.4, 2.16.6, 4.19.8 (158)
SUPER GOALS: West Coast: Shuey, Ebert
Port Adelaide: Harding, Westhoff, Pearce, Hitchcock
GOALS: West Coast: LeCras 2, Nicoski, McKinley, Lynch, Naitanui, Brown, Kennedy
Port Adelaide: Hitchcock 3, Banner 3, Schulz 2, Cloke 2, Ebert 2, Harding, Thompson, P Stewart, D Stewart, Westhoff, Davenport
BEST: West Coast: Shuey, Masten, Selwood
Port Adelaide: Cassisi, Salopek, Hitchcock, Westhoff, Banner, Pearce
INJURIES: West Coast: Nil
Port Adelaide: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Ryan, Chamberlain, Jennings, Bowen
CROWD: 16,231 at Subiaco Oval
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Motlop accepts ban

February 16th 2010 00:49
PORT ADELAIDE will be without star forward Daniel Motlop for its NAB Cup quarter-final against West Coast at Subiaco Oval after he accepted a one-match ban for engaging in rough conduct against Adelaide midfielder Michael Doughty.

Motlop risked a two-match suspension for his slinging tackle on Doughty in the second quarter of the Power's 56-point win if he challenged the charge due to a previous indiscretion last season.

The 27-year-old's decision to accept the ban means he will be able to take his place in the side to face North Melbourne in round one of the home-and-away season.

He will now have 64.06 demerit points hanging over his head for the next 12 months.
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Motlop hit with one-match ban

February 15th 2010 06:01
PORT ADELAIDE star Daniel Motlop looks set to miss the Power's second-round NAB Cup clash against West Coast at Subiaco Oval after being hit with a one-match ban by the match review panel.

Motlop has been charged with a Level One engaging in rough conduct offence for a slinging tackle on Adelaide midfielder Michael Doughty during Port's 56-point victory on Saturday.

The incident was assessed as reckless conduct, low impact and body contact which equates to 125 demerit points. Carryover points from the past 12 months brought the total to 218.7 points.

The classy forward will miss just the match against the Eagles if he enters an early guilty plea but if he elects to contest the charge he risks a two-match suspension.

If Motlop takes the charge to the tribunal and loses and West Coast defeats Port, he will have to sit out the opening round of the season proper.

Four other incidents were assessed but Essendon young gun Kyle Reimers, Adelaide's Jared Petrenko, Hawthorn vice-captain Luke Hodge and Western Bulldogs ruckman Ben Hudson were cleared of any wrongdoing.

It was the view of the panel that contact between Reimers and Eagles forward Josh Kennedy was below that required to be a reportable offence.

Petrenko was deemed to have had his eyes on the ball when he knocked over Jasper McMillan-Pittard in a marking contest,

The panel said Hodge did not have a realistic alternative way to contest the ball against Richmond midfielder Richard Tambling and that Tambling contributed to the high contact while Hudson's action against Brisbane's James Polkinghorne was ruled to not be a striking motion.
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Power demolish Crows

February 13th 2010 08:16
PORT ADELAIDE has kicked off its NAB Cup campaign with a 56-point demolition of Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Power broke the game wide open in the third quarter before going on to prevail 2.15.15 (123) to 1.8.10 (67).

Mark Williams’ men will now face West Coast at Subiaco Oval in a fortnight while the Crows will clash with the loser of St Kilda v Collingwood in a NAB Challenge match in Alice Springs.

Port had nine individual goal kickers for the match - Justin Westhoff the most effective with three while promising youngsters Mitch Banner, Cameron Hitchcock, Daniel Stewart and Wade Thomson chipped in with two apiece.

Travis Boak showed his class with 21 possessions while Nathan Krakouer generated plenty of run from defence with 20 disposals.

For the Crows, skipper Simon Goodwin collected 22 disposals and booted a super goal while Patrick Dangerfield also helped himself to 22 possessions.

Bernie Vince, Brett Burton and Chris Knights kicked two goals each.

Adelaide kicked the first goal of the match through Knights at the five-minute mark but the rest of the term belonged to the Power.

Port suffocated the Crows’ running game with their relentless pressure, dominated the clearances and moved the football well as they slammed on four of the last six goals of the quarter - one of which was a super goal from skipper Domenic Cassisi - to go into the first change with a 16-point advantage.

The Crows won more of the football in the second term and closed to within eight points thanks to majors from Vince and Burton who converted a set shot from an acute angle.

The Power struggled to play with the same level of fluidity that they did in the opening stanza but they hung tough and went into the main break with a handy 14-point break after Banner kicked a late goal.

Knights booted his second on the back of a soft free kick before Port took control of the contest.

They won the clearances 12-3, the inside 50 count 16-6 and piled on seven unanswered goals.

Thomson got Port going with two goals in the space of a minute before Westhoff kicked the last three majors of the quarter to give his side a match-winning 57-point lead at three-quarter time.

ADELAIDE: 0.3.3, 0.6.7, 0.7.7, 1.8.10 (67)
PORT ADELAIDE: 1.4.4, 1.7.6, 1.14.13, 2.15.15 (123)
SUPER GOALS: ADELAIDE : Goodwin
PORT ADELAIDE: Cassisi 2
GOALS: ADELAIDE: Vince 2, Knights 2, Burton 2, Douglas, Walker
PORT ADELAIDE:Westhoff 3, Banner 2, Thompson 2, Hitchcock 2, Stewart 2, Boak, Ebert, Schulz, Logan
BEST: ADELAIDE: Goodwin, Dangerfield, Douglas, Vince
PORT ADELAIDE: Krakouer, Boak, Salopek, Cassisi, Westhoff, Banner, Hitchcock
INJURIES: ADELAIDE: Nil
PORT ADELAIDE: Brogan (quad), Hitchcock (shoulder)
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Jeffery, Hay, Mitchell
CROWD: TBC

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Port secures joint major sponsor

February 8th 2010 09:33
PORT ADELAIDE has secured the first of its joint major sponsors for the 2010 season.

South Australian-based business myATM has joined the Power on a five-year deal.

The news is a massive boost for Port after Vodafone and Bianco Construction Supplies cut ties with the club during the off-season.

myATM helps finance and place ATM machines in locations independent of the major banks, including retail outlets.

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