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Sydney Morning Herald
14 hours ago
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- Sydney Morning Herald
Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide LIVE: AFL footy hits Launceston on Tasmanian election day
Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. 'We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well,' Battle said. 'They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. 'It will be a good contest.' Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. 'It's been great for us,' Battle said. 'We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. 'We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side.' Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. 'The contest has always been really tight,' said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. 'We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. 'They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. 'The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played.' Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted).
The Age
14 hours ago
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- The Age
Hawthorn Hawks vs Port Adelaide Power LIVE: AFL footy hits Launceston on Tasmanian election day
Latest posts Latest posts 12.56pm Hawks switched on for crucial Power test Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. 'We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well,' Battle said. 'They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. 'It will be a good contest.' Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. 'It's been great for us,' Battle said. 'We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. 'We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side.' Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. 'The contest has always been really tight,' said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. 'We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. 'They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. 'The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played.' Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted).
The Advertiser
a day ago
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- The Advertiser
Hawks switched on for crucial Power test
Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. "We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well," Battle said. "They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. "It will be a good contest." Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. "It's been great for us," Battle said. "We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. "We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side." Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. "The contest has always been really tight," said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. "We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. "They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. "The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played." Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted). Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. "We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well," Battle said. "They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. "It will be a good contest." Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. "It's been great for us," Battle said. "We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. "We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side." Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. "The contest has always been really tight," said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. "We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. "They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. "The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played." Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted). Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. "We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well," Battle said. "They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. "It will be a good contest." Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. "It's been great for us," Battle said. "We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. "We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side." Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. "The contest has always been really tight," said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. "We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. "They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. "The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played." Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted).
Perth Now
a day ago
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- Perth Now
Hawks switched on for crucial Power test
Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. "We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well," Battle said. "They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. "It will be a good contest." Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. "It's been great for us," Battle said. "We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. "We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side." Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. "The contest has always been really tight," said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. "We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. "They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. "The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played." Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted).
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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- Yahoo
AFL world sends outpouring of messages over news about Ollie Wines and partner
The AFL community is sending messages of congratulations to Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines and partner Olivia after they revealed over the weekend they're expecting a baby. Ollie and Oliver announced the wonderful news on social media, while also revealing they're having a boy. 'Soon to be three,' Olivia wrote alongside a photo of the ultrasound. The couple also shared a video of them cutting into a blue cake to reveal the gender. The official Port Adelaide account was among the many to congratulate Ollie and Olivia. 'Couldn't love this more,' they wrote. Maisie Rozee, the wife of Port captain Connor, wrote: "Congratulations!! Sooo exciting!!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivia May (@oliviamay666) Kellie Finlayson, the wife of Port player Jeremy, wrote: "Congratulations beautiful humans." While Charlotte Viney, the wife of Melbourne player Jack, commented: "So happy!" Wines is a popular player around the AFL world and won the Brownlow Medal in 2021. He paid a moving tribute to Olivia at the time, saying: 'You're probably the reason for my success this year. So thanks very much and hopefully we're back here next year.' The pregnancy news comes amid a difficult time for the 30-year-old Wines. He was substituted from Port's win over Sydney last month with a recurrence of a heart issue. It was the third time since 2022 he'd been taken out of a game because of the condition. "Without speaking about his personal health too much, I think it's a managed situation which we know how to manage really well," Power coach Ken Hinkley said. "Ollie, more importantly, understands it really, really well. "Even on the weekend, he's self-diagnosed himself, he knows himself what's going on. So what I'm comfortable is that Ollie understands everything and he's comfortable about it. He's more than OK to continue on and be playing the game." RELATED: Nick Daicos in worrying scenes as teammate confesses to Daisy Pearce AFL world calls out 'horrible' response after awful Collingwood incident Wines sometimes experiences a condition where his heart is out of rhythm. He's reported no symptoms since the Sydney game. "He knew exactly what's going on, he wasn't too worried about it - it was more why did this happen again, that's all," Hinkley said. "He has moved on. He's got great support from the medical team here and his specialists. He's really comfortable and I hope his family are absolutely really comfortable about it, and I think that's the really important part." Port suffered a five-point loss to bitter rivals Adelaide in a South Australian Showdown thriller on Saturday night. The Power now have four wins and five losses, and sit in 13th spot in a logjam of clubs just one win outside the top eight.
