Overview

• Port Adelaide beat Gold Coast 10.11 (71) to 9.13 (67) at Adelaide Oval after the Suns led by 15 points at halftime.
• Wednesday’s rescheduled Opening Round game against Essendon will either deliver Gold Coast a maiden finals berth or end its season.
• Hardwick says he is handing leadership to his players and expects them to lift without a motivational speech.
• The Suns reported no new injuries, with Oscar Adams returning after a head knock, and they expect Daniel Rioli and Bailey Humphrey to be available.
• Port’s win served as a farewell, with Ken Hinkley indicating his coaching stint is over and Travis Boak reaffirming retirement after a 22-disposal, nine-tackle effort.