AFL Finals 2024 Recap: Port Adelaide lose Charlie Dixon on the eve of clash with Hawthorn

The West Australian

Updated

13 Sep 2024

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Mitch Georgiades of the Power celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Second Semi Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on September 13, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Credit: Sarah Reed/AFL Photos/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Port Adelaide are fighting to keep their season alive, while Ken Hinkley may be fighting for his future, but have already suffered a blow with Charlie Dixon ruled out ahead of their clash with the hot Hawks.

Rumours are swirling Hinkley could be moved on should the Power go out in straight sets after their thrashing at the hands of Geelong last weekend.

They welcome the most dangerous team in the competition with Hawthorn continuing a dream run having lost their first five games of the season.

Follow all the action live.

13 SEP - 05:17 PMJake Santa Maria

Dixon out

Port have been forced to make a late change with Charlie Dixon ruled out with illness.

One-gamer Will Lorenz will replace him.

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13 SEP - 05:10 PMJake Santa Maria

Welcome

Hello and welcome to our coverage as Port Adelaide hope to avoid a straight sets exit which could spell the end of Ken Hinkley’s reign as coach.

The Power will be desperate to respond to their embarrassing loss to the Cats face a tough challenge in the red-hot Hawks who fear no challenge as Hok-ball takes over.

Will the Power dig deep or will the Hawks knock-out another contender?