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Port Adelaide Power smashed by GWS Giants, semi final, reactions, response, social media, latest news

Port Adelaide has been jumped by a red-hot Giants in a first-half “annihilation” in Saturday night’s semi-final from Adelaide Oval. The Power were smashed in contested possessions (-18), uncontested possessions (-62), clearances (-16) and inside 50s (-9) to trail by 29 points at the main break. With it, Ken Hinkley’s side is now staring down …

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Dejected Port Adelaide players leaving the field of play.

Port Adelaide is facing a do-or-die AFL semi-final — its fate could rest on these five factors

The pressure is building on Port Adelaide. After bouncing back in 2023 to qualify in the top four, injuries have hit the club hard ahead of a do-or-die semi-final against the rampaging GWS Giants. The Power set a new club record of 13 consecutive wins throughout the regular season. That was enough to secure a double …

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Simon Goodwin press conference, sub call, Josh Schache, Brodie Grundy, Melbourne Demons

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says an “emptiness” has washed over his players in the wake of a second straight-sets finals exit in two years, but is adamant the Demons can continue to improve with their current list. The heartbreaking two-point defeat to Carlton on Friday night means Melbourne has become the first top four team …

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Carlton Blues, Jacob Weitering, semi final win, concussion, wobbly, head knock, not tested, Patrick Cripps, Kysaiah Pickett bump, AFL investigate

The AFL is set to send Carlton a please explain over why star Jacob Weitering was not brought from the field late in the thrilling semi final win over Melbourne. Weitering was captured clearly wobbly on his feet after appearing to cop the back of Demon Joel Smith’s head to his face in the final …

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Sam Docherty dislocated shoulder, video, injury, update, casualty ward, Melbourne Demons v Carlton Blues, semi final, latest news

Carlton veteran Sam Docherty has returned in the second half of Friday night’s semi-final clash against Melbourne at the MCG after dislocating his shoulder. Docherty late in the second term landed awkwardly on his shoulder during a contest with Judd McVee, causing the joint to come out of place in gruesome scenes. The former Blues …

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Melbourne finals record, straight sets exit, Simon Goodwin, semi final, premiership list, toughness

You don’t need to look too far to realise what’s on the line for Melbourne on Friday night. “Oh, 100 per cent (it’s motivating). Going out in straight sets is quite embarrassing,” Dees defender Steven May told foxfooty.com.au in July. “We thought we were playing unbelievable football coming off a flag … I think we …

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Carlton list build, semi final against Melbourne, finals record, coach changes, board members, development, preview

It’s fitting Patrick Cripps was drafted at the close of 2013, because Carlton’s build to finals success has been a decade in the making. The Blues enter Friday night’s contest looking to qualify for their first preliminary final in 23 years and are in the midst of their first finals campaign since 2013. It has …

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news, AFL360, Dermott Brereton questions Melbourne Demons, Max Gawn, Brayden Maynard hit on Angus Brayshaw, Semi Final against Carlton Blues

Five-time Premiership player Dermott Brereton has put the acid on Melbourne, questioning their “soft underbelly” ahead of their Semi- Final against Carlton on Friday night. The Demons are staring down the barrel of a second straight year of exiting the finals in straight sets, which if it comes to pass, will be the first team …

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