Hinkley included in Power review

PORT Adelaide chairman David Koch has refused to guarantee Ken Hinkley’s job for 2023, saying he is not afraid to make “hard decisions” for the betterment of the Power.

Hinkley is contracted for 2023 and has been backed in by chief executive Matthew Richardson, who told News Corp last month the coach would continue in his tenure.

But Koch put a shot across the bows of the entire football department on Monday after a disappointing loss to Richmond at Adelaide Oval.

Describing the season as the most disappointing year in Hinkley’s tenure, he said the club was up for review after a 0-5 start and then four consecutive losses to Melbourne, Geelong, Collingwood and Richmond.

The Power got within 14 points of all of the Demons, Cats and Pies, but Koch told FiveAA everything was up for review.

“Certainly it doesn’t affect or change my opinion of any one person,” he said.

“It changes my opinion of the program and how much we need to improve the program.”

Asked specifically about whether the message was that Hinkley needed late-season wins to shore up his position, Koch replied: “I think the whole program (does). It’s not just about one individual person. It’s the whole program. Turn it around or watch out.

“Because every single person’s role will be assessed at the end of the year, as we do each year. But this year is more important than ever and we are not afraid to make change. We have made plenty of changes.”

Hinkley is keen to remain in the city of Adelaide, so is not expected to be a taker for the vacant GWS position if he is moved on.