Port closes deal, signs Ryder

Big news in the AFL, Paddy Ryder has completed his move to Port Adelaide, but its a complicated deal involving 3 parties and draft picks. Greater Western Sydney's Jonathan Giles looks certain to become an Essendon Bomber for the 2015 AFL season Paddy Ryder, Port Adelaide's new recruit, runs forward as Alex Rance gives chase. Picture: Michael...

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Bickley gone as Walsh makes tough calls

David Teague, playing for Carlton, tackles Port's Brett Ebert in 2005. Source: News Limited NEW Crows coach Phil Walsh has finalised his first coaching panel, bringing in dual Swans premiership player Ryan O'Keefe and former North Melbourne and Carlton defender David Teague. O'Keefe, who retired at the end of the 2014 season, has been appointed as a development coach while also assisting...

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White embracing Showdown rivalry

Jay Schulz manages a club record-equalling eight goal haul against the Western Bulldogs as Port go on to thrash the Bulldogs by 72 points. Matt White has been excellent in his first season at Port Adelaide. Source: Getty Images MATT White has played in front of 87,000 people at the MCG which for eight years was the ground he called home as a Tiger. Now...

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Crows’ selection balancing act

Brad Crouch (centre) and Tom Lynch (left) could return to the Adelaide team. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: News Corp Australia UNDERDOG Adelaide faces a delicate Showdown XXXVII selection balancing act which could make or break its teetering season. Desperate to find the 22 "even contributors'' which coach Brenton Sanderson covets, the underachieving Crows have three key players banging...

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Port one win from finals safety

Jay Schulz manages a club record-equalling eight goal haul against the Western Bulldogs as Port go on to thrash the Bulldogs by 72 points. Chad Wingard under pressure from Liam Picken and Koby Stevens. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: News Corp Australia PORT Adelaide is one win from qualifying for consecutive AFL final series for the first time since 2005. And...

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Jonathan Brown retires on doctor’s orders

Speaking on AFL 360 Barry Hall and Cameron Mooney encourage Brisbane Lion Jonathan Brown to retire after suffering another concerning concussion Jonathan Brown of the Lions looks on from the bench. Source: Getty Images VETERAN Brisbane superstar Jonathan Brown has announced his immediate retirement from AFL footy. Brown, a 256-gamer, said his decision was...

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Schulz bags eight, Port boosts percentage

Port Adelaide put an end to the Western Bulldogs run as their bogey team with an emphatic 128 - 56 win Port Adelaide defender Tom Jonas celebrates his first AFL goal. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: News Corp Australia PORT Adelaide will enter a late-season Showdown on top of the AFL ladder for the first time since its premiership year in 2004 after smashing an...

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Crows fall short in a thriller

Umpires will again be a hot topic in the AFL after Ben Howlett's controversial goal for Essendon THE roller-coaster ride continues for the Adelaide Football Club. Brenton Sanderson's outfit last night blew a golden opportunity to win consecutive games for the first time since rounds four to six, crashing to a nine-point defeat to under siege Essendon at Etihad Stadium....

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Boak: Gus focused on footy, not drugs saga

Port Adelaide forward Angus Monfries celebrates a goal. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: News Corp Australia PORT Adelaide captain Travis Boak has described Angus Monfries as iron-willed and seemingly unaffected by the latest developments in the Essendon supplements saga. Monfries, who was traded to Port after the 2012 season at the centre of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority investigation,...

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Brown and out — Jonathan must walk away

Brisbane Lions midfielder Tom Rockliff admits he has concerns over the welfare of teammate Jonathan Brown, who suffered yet another concussion on the weekend. JONATHAN Brown must put his long-term health before his football and walk away from the game. He is a champion but as tough and as brilliant as the big Lions centre half-forward has been the time has come for...

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