Football
History in the making for hapless Hawks as Port power to win
A week after his slow-moving AFL brain-fade, Charlie Dixon has masterminded Port Adelaide’s stunning 51-point rout of a hapless Hawthorn.
Football
A week after his slow-moving AFL brain-fade, Charlie Dixon has masterminded Port Adelaide’s stunning 51-point rout of a hapless Hawthorn.
Football
Power coach Ken Hinkley was diplomatic about the contentious umpiring call that might have cost his side its first victory in Geelong for a decade, conceding the decision that robbed forward Charlie Dixon of a crucial set-shot at goal was “100 per cent correct”.
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Injured Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon remains in doubt but teammate Brad Ebert is expected to return for Sunday’s must-win AFL game against Greater Western Sydney, as the Power chases a shock finals berth.
Gold Coast Suns stalwart and Sydney premiership hero Nick Malceski has taken a parting pot-shot at former teammates – including Port Adelaide marquee forward Charlie Dixon – saying his departure represented a “big step forward” for the Queensland franchise.
It was only a small sample size but Charlie Dixon’s first game for Port Adelaide was enough to bring a broad smile to coach Ken Hinkley’s face.
Port Adelaide’s prized recruit Charlie Dixon has overcome a knee injury and will play in his new AFL club’s last pre-season match.