Hinkley Slams AFL's 'Exploitation' of His Fine

0:00Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley just aired his grievances about a $20,000 fine from the AFL back in 2024. It stemmed from his post-match antics after the power's tight three-point semi-final win over Hawthorne at Adelaide Oval. He got dinged for conduct, unbecoming, including sledgeing Hawks players, and throwing an airplane gesture at Jagginivan. Fast forward to this year, and the AFL flipped the script by using that same footage to hype up a rematch between Port and Hawthorne during gather. Round. Hinkley sees it as a straight-up contradiction, hitting him with a penalty then, turning his moment into league promo gold. On S.E.N. radio this week, Hinkley didn't hold back, saying he felt shamed and straight-up exploited by the league's handling. He called it a lack of care, especially since they made a moral stand on his behavior, but then marketed it for views. Hinkley even wondered if the fine was payback for headaches he caused the AFL over his 13-year run as Port Coach, which wrapped up at the end of last season.

1:01He admits they had the right to find him, but since some extra edge to it. In the end, it's a reminder of how the game's business side can clash with the passion on the field, leaving coaches like Hinkley reflecting on there. Legacy while the league keeps the hype train rolling. Adelaide News today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.