Ken Hinkley has told Port Adelaide he will step aside at the end of this season.
Current assistant Josh Carr will take over as senior coach for season 2026 on an initial three-year contract.
According to Port Adelaide chairman David Koch:
“Ken has had open communications with the club over the pre-season and confirmed that 2025 would be his last season as senior coach of Port Adelaide,” Mr Koch said.
“As is his way, Ken has put the club first in acknowledging we have a coach in waiting in Josh Carr who will be primed to lead the club in 2026.
“Ken is as enthusiastic and energised as ever and wants nothing more than for the club to be successful both here and now, and into the future.
“Without question, Ken is the senior coach for this season. Whilst Josh will be our senior coach in 2026, he remains focused on his role in supporting Ken in 2025 and will be perfectly positioned to transition into the senior role at the end of the season.
“Our club is in a very fortunate position to have Ken continue to lead and coach our group this season, and to have Josh Carr, one of the most sought-after assistant coaches in the AFL, well prepared to take over in 2026.”
