SA football royalty – the James family (Part 2)

Rulebook covers the mighty achievements of SA’s footballing James family. Here’s the second installment, he looks at the impressive career of Roger James.

Round 1 – Port Adelaide v Fremantle: Welcome back football, my old friend.

Chris Michaels has bought into the potential of this Port Adelaide side, who were a class above Fremantle. Could it be the start of something special in 2018?

A beard too far: what’s a Dixie Cup between friends

Chrism76 heralds the arrival of Charlie Dixon to Port.

Round 17 – Essendon v Port Adelaide: Much a-boo about nothing

Chris Michaels hails Paddy Ryder’s character and effort as he fronted up against his former club on Saturday night. And as the footy gods would have it, Revis’ boy gets the last laugh.

Round 17 – Essendon v Port Adelaide: ‘Baby Bombers Version 2.0’ go down to Port by 13 points in a shootout under the roof

If not for wayward kicking, the “Baby Bombers” could have stolen a win against Port Adelaide. Nick Weidmann gives an in-depth review of the pulsating match.

Round 16 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Two codes, one city and over 107,000 people.

Chris Michaels reflects on a couple of days that saw the Adelaide Oval packed for an emotional Showdown between the Crows and Power, as well as EPL giants Liverpool taking on Adelaide United in the world game.

Round 15 – Port Adelaide v Collingwood: Port’s week of high emotion ends with thrilling victory

As Power supporter Chris Michaels discusses, Port Adelaide’s emotional week ended with a thrilling victory against the Pies at Adelaide Oval.

Round 15 Preview

David previews 3 games which have the most interest in Round 15.

Round 12 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Saul of Tarsus, a bumpy road and the miseducation of Ken Hinkley

Chris Michaels is feeling the pain, along with thousands of other Port Adelaide fans.

Round 12 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Blues get their first win on Australian soil for the year

Nick Weidmann watched a upset happen in thrilling circumstances, as the Blues beat the Power by 4 points.

Round 11 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Port’s finals chances tilt

At intervals during the Port v Geelong game, Chris Michaels wondered whether his Dad may throw the TV out the back door. Nice venting (special mentions to Bruce and Vossy).

Round 10 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Port’s Season Revival Continues as their Back Six Lay the Foundation For Future Success

Chris Michaels is enjoying Port’s improvement.

Round 9 – Melbourne v Port Adelaide: the spirit of Port’s Indigenous links continue to shine through in Alice Springs

As the AFL takes its Power-Melbourne match to the Red Centre, Chris Michaels celebrates Port Adelaide’s Indigenous players over the years.

Round 7 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Finally a Home Game Victory

Lions supporter qldpies35 is full of joy as he gets to see his Lions pull off a great win over the Power.

Round 8 – Port Adelaide vs Richmond: A ticket for the long way round

Power supporter Cathryn McDonald discovers that football isn’t like the movies as Port can’t send off Kane Cornes on a high against the Tigers.

Round 8 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: After eight rounds, Port has swiftly and clinically killed its season

Port supporter Chris Michaels shares his displeasure and discusses the worst as Port Adelaide lose to Richmond at home.

AFL Round 8 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Richmond Fire-Up for Cornes’ 300th Game Farewell

As Tigers supporter explains a fortnight is a long time in football, as the Tigers put the last years Elimination final behind them and win in Kane Cornes’ 300th and final game.

Round 7 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: I Flew In, Brisbane Flew Up and Port Crashed and Burned

Power supporter Chris Michaels’ first trip to the Gabba in 10+ years ends in disappointment as his Power go down to the Lions.

Round 6 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Last Call – All Passengers Aboard the Alberton Train…Last Stop Top Four

Chris Michaels discusses through the example of their home defeat to the Eagles that there are too many passengers in the Power team at the moment.

Round 5 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Port Win Showdown 4,983, Social Media Melts Down

Chris Michaels admires Port Adelaide’s performance against the arch enemy, and reckons Phil Walsh has a fair way to go to catch up to “demi-god” Ken Hinkley.