Power coach brushes off early handover talk amid losing streak
Ken Hinkley knew the succession plan questions would come again, but the Power coach has brushed them off
www.afl.com.auHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent public coverage:
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Ken Hinkley remains the head coach of Port Adelaide, with ongoing discussion around succession policies and how they’re managed if results don’t improve. Several outlets have reported on expectations around how long he remains in charge and how the club would handle a potential transition, especially following tougher losses and periods of scrutiny.[2][3]
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In 2024–2025 coverage, there was frequent talk of a planned succession and questions about bringing in a new coach or naming a potential interim, but Hinkley publicly emphasized his focus on the current season and the team’s performance, steering clear of definitive statements on leadership change.[9][2]
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