Second, the long-standing need for more tall-playing "lock-down" defenders is now a high priority. The numbers that are haunting from the semi-final loss to Greater Western Sydney on Saturday night are from the clearances - won on a 2:1 ratio by GWS. Settling on wingmen for next season makes for a fascinating debate.
First, the enthusiasm for the evolution of the midfield to the young hands of Connor Rozee, Zak Butters, Jason Horne-Francis and Willem Drew is matched by the need to see this critical battery broaden in depth. REVIEW: There are two inevitable conclusions from any deep reflection on the season. Ultimately Port Adelaide's season ended short of internal expectations. but not wasted if it delivers a blueprint to future success with a squad that is still building its age, experience and talent profile. Externally, the most-enthusiastic March predictions of Port Adelaide's fortunes were for a rise from non-finalist to contender in the 5-8 bracket.īut a grand opportunity was created by having 17 wins in the longest home-and-away campaign of all time. Internally, the expectation - the mission statement - was to win the flag.
Injuries do not excuse failure they simply reinforce that Port Adelaide needs to keep building the depth and strength of its squad. Losing consecutive finals - and being overpowered in both - carries the pain of wondering what was denied by having a team start to fall out of shape into vulnerability by the repetitive body blows taken from round 17.
REGRET: A season that created such high hopes - and a top-four finish - on the back of a club record of 13 consecutive AFL wins ends with the uneasy feeling of collapsing to a missed opportunity. The campaign for the 2023 AFL premiership ended at home on Saturday night with many R themes such as.
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