Power deny succession plan in place as Ken re-commits
Ken Hinkley will coach Port Adelaide until at least the end of 2025 after signing a new deal
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- Ken Hinkley is widely reported to be taking time away from coaching duties after his 13-year tenure with Port Adelaide, with indications that he may not take a new coaching role in 2026. This suggests a temporary pause rather than immediate plans to move to another club.[1]
- In 2023, Hinkley extended his Port Adelaide contract through 2025, and there was later public commentary about a potential succession plan, though the club publicly stated there was no formal end-date or plan in place at that time.[2]
- A mid-2025 AFL discussion program referenced Hinkley’s future decisions, noting he would walk away if he believed Port Adelaide was no longer contending, with credible analysis suggesting he’s prepared to step aside when that moment arrives, rather than continuing indefinitely.[3]
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