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The Advertiser
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Don't pin hopes on comeback Swans, cautions coach
Sydney coach Dean Cox doesn't expect miracles from his returning big guns. And he also doesn't want his Swans to pin hopes of a late-season revival on the comebacks of some top talent for Saturday's away clash against Port Adelaide. Dual All Australian Errol Gulden (ankle) will play his first game since last year's grand final, while Tom Papley, absent since round three, Joel Amartey and Matt Roberts also return. "One thing you don't want to rely on is getting certain players back to turn your season around," Cox told reporters in Adelaide. "They are important players for our football club. "But we have got to make sure that we're building a system and a way we play so when they do come back, they just add. "Time will tell how quickly they dive back into it, but they have worked extremely hard through their rehab process." But the inclusions have Port Adelaide wary ahead of the Adelaide Oval fixture. "On paper they look really good," Power assistant coach Tyson Goldsack told reporters. "We don't know at what level they can perform with their first game back, say Gulden and Papley in particular, Amartey has missed a chunk of footy. "They're really good players, and if they all have a day they're going to be hard to stop. "But at the same time we're in pretty good form, so we will take on all comers." The Power (11th, six wins, seven losses) are two wins outside the top eight ahead of hosting 13th-placed Sydney. "Us and Sydney, we have got a mountain of work to do in the back half of the year," Goldsack said. "But our players are up for the fight." Port lost Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines and key defender Aliir Aliir to knee injuries, with Lachie Jones among those recalled. Midfielder Jason Horne-Francis was selected despite being on light duties after copping a knock to his right shoulder in last week's win against Melbourne. "He has had a lean week. He got some treatment that should see him play OK with it," Goldsack said. "I don't think it is a big risk, it's just pain management." Sydney coach Dean Cox doesn't expect miracles from his returning big guns. And he also doesn't want his Swans to pin hopes of a late-season revival on the comebacks of some top talent for Saturday's away clash against Port Adelaide. Dual All Australian Errol Gulden (ankle) will play his first game since last year's grand final, while Tom Papley, absent since round three, Joel Amartey and Matt Roberts also return. "One thing you don't want to rely on is getting certain players back to turn your season around," Cox told reporters in Adelaide. "They are important players for our football club. "But we have got to make sure that we're building a system and a way we play so when they do come back, they just add. "Time will tell how quickly they dive back into it, but they have worked extremely hard through their rehab process." But the inclusions have Port Adelaide wary ahead of the Adelaide Oval fixture. "On paper they look really good," Power assistant coach Tyson Goldsack told reporters. "We don't know at what level they can perform with their first game back, say Gulden and Papley in particular, Amartey has missed a chunk of footy. "They're really good players, and if they all have a day they're going to be hard to stop. "But at the same time we're in pretty good form, so we will take on all comers." The Power (11th, six wins, seven losses) are two wins outside the top eight ahead of hosting 13th-placed Sydney. "Us and Sydney, we have got a mountain of work to do in the back half of the year," Goldsack said. "But our players are up for the fight." Port lost Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines and key defender Aliir Aliir to knee injuries, with Lachie Jones among those recalled. Midfielder Jason Horne-Francis was selected despite being on light duties after copping a knock to his right shoulder in last week's win against Melbourne. "He has had a lean week. He got some treatment that should see him play OK with it," Goldsack said. "I don't think it is a big risk, it's just pain management." Sydney coach Dean Cox doesn't expect miracles from his returning big guns. And he also doesn't want his Swans to pin hopes of a late-season revival on the comebacks of some top talent for Saturday's away clash against Port Adelaide. Dual All Australian Errol Gulden (ankle) will play his first game since last year's grand final, while Tom Papley, absent since round three, Joel Amartey and Matt Roberts also return. "One thing you don't want to rely on is getting certain players back to turn your season around," Cox told reporters in Adelaide. "They are important players for our football club. "But we have got to make sure that we're building a system and a way we play so when they do come back, they just add. "Time will tell how quickly they dive back into it, but they have worked extremely hard through their rehab process." But the inclusions have Port Adelaide wary ahead of the Adelaide Oval fixture. "On paper they look really good," Power assistant coach Tyson Goldsack told reporters. "We don't know at what level they can perform with their first game back, say Gulden and Papley in particular, Amartey has missed a chunk of footy. "They're really good players, and if they all have a day they're going to be hard to stop. "But at the same time we're in pretty good form, so we will take on all comers." The Power (11th, six wins, seven losses) are two wins outside the top eight ahead of hosting 13th-placed Sydney. "Us and Sydney, we have got a mountain of work to do in the back half of the year," Goldsack said. "But our players are up for the fight." Port lost Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines and key defender Aliir Aliir to knee injuries, with Lachie Jones among those recalled. Midfielder Jason Horne-Francis was selected despite being on light duties after copping a knock to his right shoulder in last week's win against Melbourne. "He has had a lean week. He got some treatment that should see him play OK with it," Goldsack said. "I don't think it is a big risk, it's just pain management."
Perth Now
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Don't pin hopes on comeback Swans, cautions coach
Sydney coach Dean Cox doesn't expect miracles from his returning big guns. And he also doesn't want his Swans to pin hopes of a late-season revival on the comebacks of some top talent for Saturday's away clash against Port Adelaide. Dual All Australian Errol Gulden (ankle) will play his first game since last year's grand final, while Tom Papley, absent since round three, Joel Amartey and Matt Roberts also return. "One thing you don't want to rely on is getting certain players back to turn your season around," Cox told reporters in Adelaide. "They are important players for our football club. "But we have got to make sure that we're building a system and a way we play so when they do come back, they just add. "Time will tell how quickly they dive back into it, but they have worked extremely hard through their rehab process." But the inclusions have Port Adelaide wary ahead of the Adelaide Oval fixture. "On paper they look really good," Power assistant coach Tyson Goldsack told reporters. "We don't know at what level they can perform with their first game back, say Gulden and Papley in particular, Amartey has missed a chunk of footy. "They're really good players, and if they all have a day they're going to be hard to stop. "But at the same time we're in pretty good form, so we will take on all comers." The Power (11th, six wins, seven losses) are two wins outside the top eight ahead of hosting 13th-placed Sydney. "Us and Sydney, we have got a mountain of work to do in the back half of the year," Goldsack said. "But our players are up for the fight." Port lost Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines and key defender Aliir Aliir to knee injuries, with Lachie Jones among those recalled. Midfielder Jason Horne-Francis was selected despite being on light duties after copping a knock to his right shoulder in last week's win against Melbourne. "He has had a lean week. He got some treatment that should see him play OK with it," Goldsack said. "I don't think it is a big risk, it's just pain management."
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Hinkley plays down run-in with Max Gawn
AFL: Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has played down an interaction with Demons captain Max Gawn during the Power's impressive win.
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Warren Tredrea's employer 5AA ‘having a very close look' at his contract in wake of Channel 9 court case
Port Adelaide champion Warren Tredrea remains a board member of his former club and an AFL commentator at 5AA, but the South Australian radio station is 'having a very close look' at his contract. Tredrea was door-stopped outside court on Tuesday facing questions over his debt to former employer Channel 9, which he says has now been officially settled, according to 'federal acts', despite no money changing hands. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Kane Cornes feels 'a bit sad' over Warren Tredrea situation. Tredrea claimed there isn't enough gold or silver to cover Nine's legal costs, so he issued an IOU to settle the debt. He said he wrote a promissory note — commonly known as an IOU — to Nine regarding the legal costs owed, but insisted the debt is 'discharged' because Nine did not respond to his request. In an affidavit, Tredrea wrote: 'I answer to the name Warren Tredrea of South Australia, a private man, my yes be yes, my no be no. 'I am not an entity, legal person, citizen, resident or any form of creature of statute. 'I have not been provided with any material facts or evidence that shows there exists any lawful gold or silver coin of substance in common circulation upon which to close, pay and extinguish an account. 'I believe sincerely that none exists … I believe no gold or silver coin in circulation can pay a debt.' Outside court though, Tredrea scoffed at being asked if he recognised himself as a 'citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia'. 'Absolutely I do,' he responded to the Nine journalist who asked the question. 'That's just a farcical approach and an attempt, once again, by Channel 9 — they threatened me when these proceedings started that they wanted to bankrupt me and that's what they're trying to do now. 'So, I am a citizen and they've already been paid in a legal form of payment — check all the federal acts.' Discussing the strange and unique situation on Tuesday night's episode of The Agenda Setters, Caroline Wilson said Tredrea's position on Port's board is, at this stage, under no threat — but couldn't say the same for his employment at 5AA. 'Port have been looking at their situation, they've been looking at their rights. And at this stage, Warren stays on the board,' she said. 'But there is another big Adelaide entity who might have an issue with Warren Tredrea, and that is his employer, radio station 5AA. 'As we sit here tonight, Warren will be calling footy for 5AA over the weekend, but my understanding is that Nova Entertainment — owner of 5AA — are having a very close look at Warren Tredrea's contract, and that there could be some legal discussions in the coming weeks. 'No one will comment at Port Adelaide, this is a highly sensitive situation. 'We could go to Nova Entertainment for a formal response, but as I said, my understanding is that Warren's contract will be looked at, and it will be looked at very closely. Because these are some very unusual statements. 'But at board level, I am being assured that his performance has been, if not strong, pretty good.' Wilson said though Tredrea's position on the board may remain in tact, 'he is closing doors within the Port Adelaide community, there is no doubt about that'. Kane Cornes, who played alongside Tredrea for most of his career, including in the club's inaugural and only AFL premiership in 2004, said he felt a sense of sadness over the situation. 'I've got a lot of affection for Warren because he was such a good mentor for me when I was a young player coming through, and I will always be grateful for that,' he said first. 'In fact, he helped me through some challenging times when I was young and coming through and wanted to get there quickly. He's the best player I've ever played with alongside Gavin Wanganeen and Robbie Gray. 'So, I guess my overriding emotion is I feel a bit sad. Like, I feel a bit sad that he's in that situation. 'I don't think anyone wants to be door-stopped out the front of court, do you? It's not an ideal situation for anyone to be in, owing money to someone. 'So, that's my overriding emotion today. It will always be some empathy and some gratitude for what he has done for me.' Cornes said the saga has reached a point where Port Adelaide should be making comment. 'But this isn't ideal for the Port Adelaide Football Club at all, and I think they should be a bit stronger with what they are saying,' he continued. 'It's not a private matter now; the fact that it is in court is a public issue. 'I think their statement has been around, 'This is a private matter so we won't be commenting'. I think the Port Adelaide fans deserve a little bit more than that. 'There is an instability there and I just think they need it to be a bit stronger — David Koch speaking publicly (for example). He'll be asked about it in his regular media spots. 'But I don't think 'no comment' is satisfactory for a big issue like this that is now in the public eye.' Warren Tredrea claims all debts have been paid with an I.O.U
7NEWS
4 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Fresh vision uncovers on-field exchange between Melbourne captain Max Gawn and Port coach Ken Hinkley
Fresh footage has uncovered an on-field exchange between Melbourne captain Max Gawn and Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley during Sunday's clash at Adelaide Oval. The Agenda Setters revealed the vision that showed that pair exchanging words as they walked past each other at quarter-time. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Gawn and Hinkley in on-field exchange. Gawn had just given away a dangerous tackle free kick before the siren sounded and could then be seen having words in the direction of the Power coaching staff. Teammate Jake Lever then can be seen dragging his captain away as they continue towards their huddle. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary said both parties downplayed the incident 'Gawn has words with those in the direction of the Port Adelaide coaching staff,' Cleary said on The Agenda Setters. 'And it's his teammate on this occasion, Jake Lever, who has to usher Gawn and drag him away from the incident. 'Now, I've spoken to both parties today. The Power believe this is just ongoing banter and by-play between Ken and Max that they've had in the past. 'And the Demons say that Max, and they've spoken to Max about this today, he's talked this down and laughed it off. 'But it's just curious vision off the back of a free kick and a bit of history between Max Gawn and the Port Adelaide footy club.' Gawn was previously targeted by Port Adelaide players during a clash in 2019. Melbourne were fuming after that match back in 2019 with the club seeking clarification over the tactics used by Hinkley. 'Everyone around this, feel this is more isolated, but it is just another layer isn't it around exactly what has happened between Max and the footy club in the past,' Cleary added. 'Dangerous tackle with 10 seconds left. And then he has a few words and he's actually dragged away. 'This time last week, we were talking about Max in an incident with his own teammate. Now his teammate's actually dragging him away from a confrontation with the power bench. 'All parties have chosen to laugh it off today. But I just found it a quirky vision, an interesting layer to the match on the weekend.' It's the second on-field exchange in as many weeks for Gawn after he was involved in a frosty clash with teammate Steven May.
