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Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
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- Sydney Morning Herald
Final round fizzer? Blues, Dons to play another Thursday night
Essendon and Carlton will be handed one final match in the coveted, prime-time Thursday-night slot in round 24 when the AFL finalises its contentious floating fixture. The league is strongly considering pairing the clash between Port Adelaide versus Gold Coast on the same night. It will be Ken Hinkley's final game as Power coach. The Bombers and Blues have played a string of matches on Thursday and Friday nights in the second half of the season as they both spiralled out of finals contention, leaving their fans disappointed and creating a number of one-sided contests in the marquee free-to-air TV timeslot. There have been some Friday-night double-headers this season, and it will happen again this week when Essendon play the Western Bulldogs and Greater Western Sydney take on Sydney. But the round 24 proposal on August 21 would be the first instance of a Thursday double-up. Why more of both Essendon and Carlton in a prime Thursday or Friday slot, given their underwhelming form, absence from finals contention and the Bombers' casualty ward of injured players? On this occasion, the AFL has arguably little choice, due to the postponed game between Gold Coast and Essendon, which is expected to be played the week after, on the Wednesday of the pre-finals bye week. That week is also earmarked for a series of league-wide functions, including the announcement of the All-Australian team, players' MVP and coaches' award. AFL officials confirmed to this masthead that the scheduling of Gold Coast v Essendon – the game postponed from opening round, due to the cyclone that struck Queensland in March – created the need to give both teams the maximum break possible before the postponed game on the Gold Coast. If Essendon are to play Carlton on the Thursday, the Bombers will have a six-day break before their game against the Suns.
The Age
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Final round fizzer? Blues, Dons to play another Thursday night
Essendon and Carlton will be handed one final match in the coveted, prime-time Thursday-night slot in round 24 when the AFL finalises its contentious floating fixture. The league is strongly considering pairing the clash between Port Adelaide versus Gold Coast on the same night. It will be Ken Hinkley's final game as Power coach. The Bombers and Blues have played a string of matches on Thursday and Friday nights in the second half of the season as they both spiralled out of finals contention, leaving their fans disappointed and creating a number of one-sided contests in the marquee free-to-air TV timeslot. There have been some Friday-night double-headers this season, and it will happen again this week when Essendon play the Western Bulldogs and Greater Western Sydney take on Sydney. But the round 24 proposal on August 21 would be the first instance of a Thursday double-up. Why more of both Essendon and Carlton in a prime Thursday or Friday slot, given their underwhelming form, absence from finals contention and the Bombers' casualty ward of injured players? On this occasion, the AFL has arguably little choice, due to the postponed game between Gold Coast and Essendon, which is expected to be played the week after, on the Wednesday of the pre-finals bye week. That week is also earmarked for a series of league-wide functions, including the announcement of the All-Australian team, players' MVP and coaches' award. AFL officials confirmed to this masthead that the scheduling of Gold Coast v Essendon – the game postponed from opening round, due to the cyclone that struck Queensland in March – created the need to give both teams the maximum break possible before the postponed game on the Gold Coast. If Essendon are to play Carlton on the Thursday, the Bombers will have a six-day break before their game against the Suns.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Jack Ginnivan mocks Ken Hinkley with priceless celebration as Hawthorn get payback against Port Adelaide
Hawthorn have exacted some belated payback on Port Adelaide with a slogging 38-point win to revive their top-four hopes. The Hawks booted five goals to one in the last term in a 13.9 (87) to 7.7 (49) victory in atrocious conditions at Launceston's UTAS Stadium. Hawthorn antagonist Jack Ginnivan iced the win in near-freezing conditions with the last goal of the game - and then made an aeroplane motion with his arms. The celebration followed Power coach Ken Hinkley being fined $20,000 for a similar reaction, plus verbal taunting, of Ginnivan and Hawk players after they lost last year's semi-final. 'Will he give them the aeroplane here back to Kenny if he kicks it, Jack?' commentator Dwayne Russell asked moments beforehand. 'Yes he does! Yes he does!' Cameras panned to Hinkley, who smiled in reaction to the cheeky taunt. 'Payback is deserved,' Hinkley later said. 'I have no problems with it and I am OK with it, I think it's good for the game, the theatre of the game. 'And good on Jack ... and Hawthorn themselves as a club. I won't be one that sits here and does anything but acknowledge that it was my turn today.' Hawk coach Sam Mitchell could also see the lighter side of the exchange. 'That is what you're going to get from Jack,'' he said. 'The banter between the clubs made a little bit more interest in the game. 'We finish the year one (win) each ... but it's good to get one back against Port because they have obviously caused us some pain and trauma, and all the Hawks fans some pain and trauma, over the last 12 months.' Hawk veterans Jack Gunston and Jarman Impey kicked three goals each in a win that lifts their club to fourth ahead of other results. And their teammate Dylan Moore was best-afield with 32 disposals, two goals and nine tackles. The 11th-placed Power slipped from finals contention in Hinkley's 13th and final season as coach before handing over to assistant Josh Carr. Mitchell said the Hawks set up the win with their strong first quarter into a gale - after a feisty start, scores were locked at 3.2 apiece at the first break. Hawthorn booted three goals to one in a rain-soaked second stanza, with Gunston scoring two, including a stunning 30m set shot from a boundary line. That strike gave the Hawks a handy 13-point halftime buffer. And despite kicking into the wind in the third, Hawthorn again held sway to lead by 13 points at three-quarter time. The Hawks then swept with the wind to a victory as on-ballers James Worpel (26 disposals) and Josh Ward (26), Impey (26) and utility Blake Hardwick (27) revelled on the heavy track. Port's Jack Lukosius and Mitch Georgiades scored two goals each, while winger Jase Burgoyne (26 touches) and half-back Kane Farrell (25) were busy.
Daily Telegraph
4 days ago
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- Daily Telegraph
AFL news Hawthorn Hawks Jack Ginnivan has the last laugh in his Ken Hinkley battle after Port Adelaide win
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Jack Ginnivan did his best to fire the final shot in his ongoing battle with Ken Hinkley late in Hawthorn's 38-point win over Port Adelaide at UTAS Stadium in Launceston on Saturday. The Hawks and Power have had a simmering rivalry ever since Ginnivan fanned the flames during last year's finals series. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Last September, the polarising small forward made an Instagram comment that implied his Hawks would make short work of Port Adelaide in a semi-final and fly to Sydney to take on the Swans the following week. After Hinkley's side pulled off a three-point victory, the coach had plenty of words for Ginnivan, made an 'aeroplane' gesture (see below) and earned himself a $20,000 fine and stern talking to from the AFL. Ken Hinkley barks at Jack Ginnivan and the Hawthorn side after last year's semi-final. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Fast forward to Saturday afternoon and after Ginnivan kicked what proved the final goal in Hawthorn's 13.9 (87) to 7.7 (49) victory in horror conditions, he couldn't resist sheepishly putting the arms out and mimicking Hinkley's famous move. 'Will he give them the aeroplane here back to Kenny if he kicks it, Jack?' Dwayne Russell asked on Fox Footy as he prepared to send his shot towards goal. 'Yes he does! Yes he does!' Hinkley was then shown in his coach's box and he had a grin and a laugh as he saw the funny side of Ginnivan's act. 'Well done Kenny,' Dermott Brereton said. 'He's a good man Kenny. He's taken that in great spirits. 'Sometimes you just have to lick your wounds, don't you?' Jack Ginnivan pulls off the infamous move. Photo: Fox Sports Brad Johnson added: 'That's a brilliant celebration. Not over the top, just flying low today.' Brereton responded: 'It was a sheepish one too. I'm applauding Ken for having a giggle at that. Kenny's just stood up and said touche. Well done.' Some fans booed Hinkley when he was shown on the big screen, with the long-serving Port coach ending his tenure at the club at the end of this season. But Russell gave him credit for the way he handled it. 'Brilliant sportsmanship there from Kenny,' he said. 'The fans, a bit of pantomime booing when Ken was shown on the big screen too. 'But he's been a fantastic coach at Port Adelaide, he just won't be a premiership coach at Port Adelaide.' Hinkley was then naturally asked about the moment in his post-match press conference. 'Payback's, I was going to say something else there, payback's deserved,' he said with another smile. 'Look I have no problems with it, I'm OK with it, I think it's good for the game, the theatre of the game. 'And good on Jack, brave enough to go out there and play the way he played and do what he needed to do. 'And Hawthorn themselves as a club … I acknowledge it was my turn today.' A section of Hawks fans also gave Hinkley the same gesture from the stands as he made his way down to the rooms. Hawthorn's victory puts them in fourth place midway through round 19 and well placed to play finals again this season. But fans and broadcasters were talking about Ginnivan's cheeky moment. Fox Footy's X account tweeted: 'The Hawks will be flying home with a win … Jack Ginnivan with a late game message to Ken Hinkley.' Up the Mighty Hok wrote: 'I will admit, he is taking it well! Good on him!' The Hawk Talk Podcast said: 'Fair's fair. And good on Ken for taking Ginni's cheekiness well. The very last laugh went to Jack and he knew it. There was nothing else to do but recognise.' Wesley Edwards said: 'The perfect reaction from both of them! This is what competitive respect should look like.' The Welsh Bull added: 'Ha great sport by both of them, love to see it.' Originally published as Jack Ginnivan has the last laugh in his Ken Hinkley battle
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Jack Ginnivan has the last laugh in his Ken Hinkley battle
Jack Ginnivan did his best to fire the final shot in his ongoing battle with Ken Hinkley late in Hawthorn's 38-point win over Port Adelaide at UTAS Stadium in Launceston on Saturday. The Hawks and Power have had a simmering rivalry ever since Ginnivan fanned the flames during last year's finals series. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Last September, the polarising small forward made an Instagram comment that implied his Hawks would make short work of Port Adelaide in a semi-final and fly to Sydney to take on the Swans the following week. After Hinkley's side pulled off a three-point victory, the coach had plenty of words for Ginnivan, made an 'aeroplane' gesture (see below) and earned himself a $20,000 fine and stern talking to from the AFL. Fast forward to Saturday afternoon and after Ginnivan kicked what proved the final goal in Hawthorn's 13.9 (87) to 7.7 (49) victory in horror conditions, he couldn't resist sheepishly putting the arms out and mimicking Hinkley's famous move. 'Will he give them the aeroplane here back to Kenny if he kicks it, Jack?' Dwayne Russell asked on Fox Footy as he prepared to send his shot towards goal. 'Yes he does! Yes he does!' Hinkley was then shown in his coach's box and he had a grin and a laugh as he saw the funny side of Ginnivan's act. 'Well done Kenny,' Dermott Brereton said. 'He's a good man Kenny. He's taken that in great spirits. 'Sometimes you just have to lick your wounds, don't you?' Brad Johnson added: 'That's a brilliant celebration. Not over the top, just flying low today.' Brereton responded: 'It was a sheepish one too. I'm applauding Ken for having a giggle at that. Kenny's just stood up and said touche. Well done.' Some fans booed Hinkley when he was shown on the big screen, with the long-serving Port coach ending his tenure at the club at the end of this season. But Russell gave him credit for the way he handled it. 'Brilliant sportsmanship there from Kenny,' he said. 'The fans, a bit of pantomime booing when Ken was shown on the big screen too. 'But he's been a fantastic coach at Port Adelaide, he just won't be a premiership coach at Port Adelaide.' Hinkley was then naturally asked about the moment in his post-match press conference. 'Payback's, I was going to say something else there, payback's deserved,' he said with another smile. 'Look I have no problems with it, I'm OK with it, I think it's good for the game, the theatre of the game. 'And good on Jack, brave enough to go out there and play the way he played and do what he needed to do. 'And Hawthorn themselves as a club … I acknowledge it was my turn today.' A section of Hawks fans also gave Hinkley the same gesture from the stands as he made his way down to the rooms. Hawthorn's victory puts them in fourth place midway through round 19 and well placed to play finals again this season. But fans and broadcasters were talking about Ginnivan's cheeky moment. Fox Footy's X account tweeted: 'The Hawks will be flying home with a win … Jack Ginnivan with a late game message to Ken Hinkley.' Up the Mighty Hok wrote: 'I will admit, he is taking it well! Good on him!' The Hawk Talk Podcast said: 'Fair's fair. And good on Ken for taking Ginni's cheekiness well. The very last laugh went to Jack and he knew it. There was nothing else to do but recognise.' Wesley Edwards said: 'The perfect reaction from both of them! This is what competitive respect should look like.' The Welsh Bull added: 'Ha great sport by both of them, love to see it.'
