St Kilda Coach Extends Condolences to Port Counterpart St Kilda Saints coach Brett Ratten has expressed his deepest sympathies to his counterpart at Port Adelaide Power, Ken Hinkley, following the tragic loss of Hinkley’s son, Jackson. Jackson Hinkley, 21, passed away suddenly on Monday, leaving his family and the football community in mourning. “On behalf of the entire St Kilda Football Club, I want to extend our heartfelt condolences to Ken, his wife Donna, and their family during this incredibly difficult time,” Ratten said in a statement. “We cannot comprehend the pain and sorrow they are experiencing. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.” Ratten acknowledged the close bond between coaches in the AFL industry and the shared understanding of the sacrifices made by their families. “As coaches, we often spend countless hours away from home, pursuing our dreams,” Ratten said. “We rely heavily on the support of our loved ones, and it is unthinkable to lose a child.” Ratten also said that he had reached out to Hinkley privately to offer his support. “I know words cannot express the extent of their grief, but I want them to know that we are here for them,” Ratten added. The football community has rallied around the Hinkley family, with numerous players, coaches, and fans expressing their condolences on social media. Port Adelaide has postponed its scheduled training session on Tuesday, and a tribute to Jackson will be held before their next game at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night. St Kilda will also hold a moment of silence before their clash against the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has expressed empathy for Ken Hinkley, the Port Adelaide boss, who has recently faced criticism despite being in his 12th year as coach. Lyon, whose team will face Hinkley’s Power on Sunday, described the spotlight on Hinkley as “a lot of hyperbole” and questioned its accuracy.St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has expressed empathy for Ken Hinkley, the Port Adelaide boss, who has recently faced criticism despite being in his 12th year as coach. Lyon, whose team will face Hinkley’s Power on Sunday, described the spotlight on Hinkley as “a lot of hyperbole” and questioned its accuracy. Lyon pointed out that Port Adelaide, despite three consecutive losses, still occupied eighth spot on the ladder, three places ahead of St Kilda. He emphasized that the metrics indicate Port is a “top-six team” and that the “wild gyrations” in media narratives are not aligned with reality. Lyon believes Hinkley’s team, with its “backs to the wall,” will come out strong on Sunday. He described St Kilda’s recent improvement, including two wins in the past three matches, and expressed optimism for their upcoming challenge. Hinkley reciprocated Lyon’s sentiment, describing their upcoming match as a “real fight.” He acknowledged St Kilda’s strong record at Marvel Stadium and predicted another closely contested game.St Kilda coach Brett Ratten has expressed sympathy for Port Adelaide counterpart Ken Hinkley, who is under increasing pressure following his team’s poor start to the season. “I feel for Ken. He’s a good man and a good coach,” Ratten said. “He’s been through a lot in the last few years, and I know how tough it can be.” Port Adelaide has lost its first three games of the season, and Hinkley is facing calls from some quarters to be sacked. However, Ratten believes that Hinkley should be given more time to turn things around. “He’s a quality coach, and I’m sure he’ll get Port Adelaide back on track,” Ratten said. “He just needs a bit of time and support.” Ratten also praised Hinkley for his work with Indigenous players. “He’s done a lot for Indigenous footy, and he’s a great role model for our young players,” Ratten said. “He’s a good man, and I wish him all the best.”