Port Adelaide defeat Western Bulldogs in a thrilling exhibition match at The Oval in England.
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley, left, stands with Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney at The Kia Oval in London, England. The Power beat the Bulldogs in the European Tour match. Source: Getty Images
PORT Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has been quick to note that his club "needs to learn to win a bit''.
This is why the new Power mentor took a sense of satisfaction from his side's spirited one-point victory against the Western Bulldogs in London yesterday morning.
Despite trailing the Bulldogs by 39 points during the third term, Hinkley's men kicked nine goals in succession en route to an impressive victory at The Oval.
"I said to the players beforehand `you always want to win' it does not matter if it is an exhibition match or anything for us,'' Hinkley said.
"We are a club that needs to learn to win a bit. I don't like losing and that is what most of us are about if we are in this game. We like to play to win and we were lucky enough to end up just in front at the end.
"I am not sure whether we knew what we were doing. We have been together for three seconds but the coaching staff told me all along there was some talent here to work with and it is nice to see that.''
While the former Geelong assistant would have been aware of the talent of Essendon recruit Angus Monfries, the Sturt draftee wasted no time in signalling his determination to make a difference at Alberton.
Monfries who finished with three goals provided a much-needed spark during the premiership term, taking an eye-catching overhead mark while floating in front of a pack.
Hinkley would have also been encouraged by injury-prone pair Cam Hitchcock and Ben Newton chipping in on the scoreboard while regular defenders Jackson Trengove and Jack Hombsch also looked dangerous in attack.
Forgotten backman Jasper Pittard who battled hamstring strains throughout last season showed off his finishing skills with a fine goal from well outside the 50m arc.
Acting captain Hamish Hartlett seemed to shine with the added responsibility, also kicking a goal from long range as his side fought its way back into the contest.
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