Carlton captain Patrick Cripps led his Blues to a magnificent four-point win against premiership contender Geelong at a raucous MCG on Friday night, reports Nick Kossatch.
Round 11 – Port Adelaide v Carlton: Port now have the blues
May 24, 2026 by 2 Comments
The Patrick Cripps-led Blues were skilful, committed and methodical in their ball use, while the Power were the complete opposite. reports Nick Kossatch.
Almanac Footy: Eagles could upset the Pendles Party
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Late Saturday afternoon at the MCG is a monumental occasion for Scott Pendelbury. Nick Kossatch ponders whether the Eagles could possibly upset Pendles’ party.
Round 10 – Gold Coast v Port Adelaide: Suns melt Port
May 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch was impressed with the TIO Stadium specialists, the Gold Coast Suns. In his report he expresses concern at Port’s continuing waywardness in front of goal.
Round 9 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Bulldogs through and through in a thriller
May 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch recounts the fantastic game the Western Bulldogs had on Friday against Port Adelaide.
Round 8 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: A Brayden Cook dagger
May 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Port Adelaide supporter Nick Kossatch tells the story of Showdown 59, yet another epic contest, and the match-winning Brayden Cook goal.
Round 7 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Slick Power slice through Cats in a big scalp win
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch believes Josh Carr’s game-plan is gelling well. Port’s possession game, and then run and gun through the corridor, complemented with two ruckmen on the ground at the same time, worked a treat against the Cats.
Round 6 – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: Hawks edge past Port in a thriller
April 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
There was witchcraft aplenty when the Hawks hosted the Power at Marvel Stadium in Round 6. Nick Kossatch lauds ‘The Wizard’, Nick Watson, for his spellbinding performance.
Round 5 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Sainters just that bit better
April 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Saints proved to be a little too quick and a little more polished in their hard-fought win over Port to conclude Gather Round.
Round 4 – Richmond v Port Adelaide : Power wear down tenacious Tigers
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The perfect sunny conditions at the MCG on Easter Saturday did not result in perfect football. Port Adelaide simply had too much class, but the Tiger cubs showed plenty of fighting fury.
Round 3 – Port Adelaide v West Coast Eagles: Young guns shoot down Port
March 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The old and the young of the West Coast Eagles combined to pull off a win for the ages on the road against the Power, writes Nick Kossatch.
Almanac Life: A day in the life of a postie
March 27, 2026 by 2 Comments
Nick Kossatch takes readers through a day in the life of a Postal Delivery Officer, and it’s much more than blowing whistles these days.
Round 2 – Port Adelaide v Essendon: Carr’s Port crushes win(g)less Bombers.
March 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch reports on Josh Carr’s first win as coach of Port Adelaide smashing Essendon in their Round 2 match by over 10 goals.
Round 23 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: Power smash Crows for Robbie
August 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch reports on Port Adelaide’s big win over Adelaide in Round 23 to celebrate Robbie Gray’s last game with the Power.
Round 22 – Essendon v Port Adelaide: Power shoot down Bombers
August 15, 2022 by 3 Comments
It’s that time of the year when pride is the main thing on the line for the sides out of the finals race; for Nick Kossatch’s Port Adelaide, their efforts more than met expectations against a poor Bombers outfit.
Round 21 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Port check out
August 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
That’s all she wrote for Port Adelaide’s finals chances in 2022. For a team to start 0-5 and just fall short is admirable, but Nick Kossatch’s Power couldn’t go with Richmond as they entered ‘finals mode’ footy.
Round 20 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: F-Word marks the spot
July 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port took the game right up to Collingwood at the MCG but came up with another near miss.
Round 19 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Tomahawk ends Port’s finals ambition
July 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Tom Hawkins kicks the last two goals of the match to shatter the Power’s dream of finals footy reports Nick Kossatch.
Round 18 – Melbourne v Port Adelaide: Dees Flick off Power’s Finals Light
July 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
After an improbable run from 0-5 to be in contention for September action, Nick Kossatch’s Port Adelaide look to have run out of power after the Dees took the points in the NT.
Round 17 – Port Adelaide v GWS: Port turns Giants to minnows
July 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port Adelaide gave GWS a hiding at home writes Nick Kossatsch.
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