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Steve Larkin

Port coach Hinkley to miss AFL game

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley will miss Sunday's AFL game due to COVID-19 related protocols. (AAP)

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley will miss his team's trip to Alice Springs to play Melbourne because of the AFL's COVID-19 related protocols.

Hinkley will remain in isolation in Adelaide and be connected remotely to Port's coaching box during Sunday's fixture against the Demons.

"First and foremost, Ken is feeling fine" Port's football manager Chris Davies said on Friday.

"He will continue to contribute in the lead up to Sunday's game and will be connected to the coaches box on game-day whilst isolating at home.

"Fortunately we have planned for various scenarios in recent months, including impacts from COVID on our coaching group."

No other Power assistant coaches or players have been impacted.

"We'll continue to remain vigilant and closely monitor any symptoms that may present," Davies said.

Port's forward-line coach Nathan Bassett will coordinate all messaging during Sunday's game with midfield coach Brett Montgomery and defensive coach Chad Cornes continuing their usual roles.

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