Hinkley defends Houston after 'proper Showdown' win | Port Press Conference | Fox Footy

Port Adelaide head coach Ken Hinkley fronts the media after his side’s Round 23 win over the Crows.

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[DV-zvox]

Never forget that Rankine cleaned up Starcevich earlier in the year, off the ball, when Starcevich wasn't looking and completely vulnerable and got 4 weeks.

Crom ran their mouth all week, and even continued it into the match, yet when the going got tough, they capitulated. Enjoy September from the couch 🍻

[wilhelmtovaira]

Fair Players have a duty of care towards their opponents. He had time enough to back out. Pay the fine or even suffer the consequences of a lengthy ban. After all, Footy is just a game.!!

[PlayOnFooty]

Glad Collingwood got the W against the crows.

[scottharris]

The ball being sandwiched between Houstan and Rankine on impact may have done more damage than has been reported at this stage.
No head, feet planted, ball in play unfortunate outcome.

[sotiriosnovatsis]

Players should not be getting suspended for acting in a lawful manner. Either accept that a lawful bump may sometimes result in a concussion or just ban the bump altogether. Same thing goes for tackling.

[robertfantasticsinginggreatson]

Well done port power the best side won

[FloydRose-xr]

So so far from where we need to be will done boys big win big love

[master_macchiato]

Defend to your heart’s content.
My advice - He should book his tickets now a European sojourn.

[chachi]

It doesn’t matter to much anyway, the chokers will play their usual 2-3 September games .

[christoADLSOUTH]

Rankine got what he’s been dishing out for years.

[thequartersfooty]

Nice seeing Port Adelaide rock the old prison bar guernsey, hope we see it more regularly for years to come, one of the finest uniforms in football. Congratulations Zak for finally adding a Showdown Medal to your growing list of accolades.
Sorry Port but you boys are going down next week.

[worker-wfem]

Port making top 4! You beauty. Straight sets is on boys!

[elliottmcintyre]

I know the game has changed but for a person who is 53 and played a lot footy albeit not at the highest level, that was play on every day of the week. I know it is not now, Dan Houston has nothing to apologize for, split second decision.

[beliyya]

In the old days the comments of pafc supporters having no teeth would cost the smart arse his teeth.

[leonardgarrity]

Support your players, but that response says everything

[darylcumming]

The way the tribunal has cracked down on this particular issue recently . l don't like Houston's chances. Never the less congratulations to Port on the win.

[BruceB-fogj]

Loved Houston's bump on Rankin cleaned him up Fair And Square ! .. Reminds me when AFL Was a tough game!

[jaisabai]

I actually heard a couple of those questions this week! 👍

[TheCount]

As a port fan while Houston’s bump should be penalised in some way. Crows fans need to stop playing victim, cause Rankine literally has done the same thing several times. It is blissfully ignorant

[Michael-Australia]

I understand Ken👍nothing against you.But j these journalists need to take a hard look at themselves, players welfare has to paramount...