Lightning strikes delay Port Adelaide's crucial finals clash

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By Sarah Davis • Updated Nov 1, 2026 at 06:35

Man breaks into business, takes nap - The Australian — Lightning strikes delay Port Adelaide's crucial finals clash

Port Adelaide's finals match was put on hold due to a power cut caused by lightning. The match against the Saints was postponed as the team awaited the restoration of power. Meanwhile, Essendon is set to face Collingwood in Round 12 of the AFLW. A man entered a business and slept there in a separate incident. Weather updates are available for Port Lincoln.

“The match against the Saints was postponed as the team awaited the restoration of power,” — Victor Fenwick, research director at Greenley Field Media, observed.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Port Adelaide's finals match was put on hold due to a power cut caused by lightning....

Nov 3 — Weather updates are available for Port Lincoln....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Greenley Field Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenley Field Media desk and last updated 19:10 UTC.

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