In 2019 the Power were stuck in the unforgiving cycle of mediocrity, and Ken Hinkley had no contract past the 2020 season, meaning he had 12 months to impress the board.
Fast forward to 2020, the Power had jettisoned up the ladder, claiming the minor premiership and coming painfully close to a spot in the big dance.
So after a season of dizzying heights, where have the club gone right and where do they need to improve to go one better in 2021?
7. 2021 CRYSTAL BALL
2021 is shaping up to be arguably the most important season for the club in the last decade, as they have a side that has the potential to go the distance.
The additions of Fantasia and Aliir will give the side more depth to play with, and with their youngsters having another year of experience under their belt, the side should, by all means, be primed for a shot at a flag.
A top-four finish is the minimum for Port Adelaide - anything below that would be a disappointment. The competition will be as tough as it will ever get, so the side will have to pull out something special to topple the Richmond dynasty amongst the other contenders.
