Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davies has explained why the club has opted for a coaching succession plan, which will see Ken Hinkley exit the club at the end of 2025.

Hinkley will hand over the reins to long-time assistant coach Josh Carr, who has signed a three-year deal to become senior coach from 2026.

Davies told Jimmy Bartel he expects the succession plan to be successful, largely due to the mutual respect Hinkley and Carr share.

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“He’s made that decision over the last couple of weeks,” he said on Wide World of Sports.

“We thought it was best to get (do the announcement) before the season starts … to end speculation and make sure we are really clear on what the future looks like.”

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