Forget ‘Perth Curse’, bring on Cats

The umpire awards a free kick to battered and bruised Chad Wingard, left, after he was charged by West Coast defender Darren Glass, third from left. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper. Source: News Corp Australia PORT Adelaide says it is not concerned about the Perth Curse affecting its preparation for Sunday's home blockbuster against Geelong. Three of the four sides who have played in WA...

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Mended Monfires ready to return

Angus Monfries is itching to return for the Power. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: News Corp Australia PORT Adelaide midfielder-forward Angus Monfries will push for selection this weekend after training freely at Adelaide Oval on Thursday morning. Monfries injured his hamstring against North Melbourne in Round 3 and it was feared he would miss several weeks, but he has surprised fitness...

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AFL report card: Your dux and dunce

Geelong ruckman Hamish McIntosh has revealed on AFL 360 he feared his career was over after a string of injuries. Hawk Luke Hodge is held at bay by Steve Johnson. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: News Corp Australia HOT: Matthew Jaensch: Has not put a foot wrong this campaign, Jaensch collected 29 disposals against Greater Western Sydney to take his season average...

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Cool hand Crouch gets rising star nod

Patrick Dangerfield has produced a Giant performance against GWS to help the Crows claim two straight wins. Matt Crouch takes a mark against GWS. Source: Getty Images ADELAIDE Crows midfielder Matt Crouch has been given a late birthday present with the round five NAB AFL Rising Star nomination. One of the Crows' best players against Greater Western Sydney...

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Power’s fitness policy paying off

Bandaged Power forward Jay Schulz leads for a mark pursued by West Coast's Eric MacKenzie. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper. Source: News Corp Australia PORT Adelaide has confirmed its standing as one of the best-finishing and gut-running teams in the league after running over West Coast by 14 points on a warm night at Subiaco on Saturday night. Port has invested heavily in its fitness...

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Injury cloud over two Crows players

Tom Lynch at Adelaide Crows training on Saturday. Picture: Sam Wundke. Source: News Limited ADELAIDE expects to line up as selected despite injury clouds hanging over two players ahead of Sunday's game against Greater Western Sydney at Adelaide Oval. The Crows on Saturday held defender Sam Shaw and utility Brodie Martin out of their SANFL side as cover for two unnamed players who had...

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