TO celebrate Star Wars Day (may the fourth be with you), we’ve done the rounds and compiled our who’s who of the films.*

*(the original trilogy. You know, the good ones).

Travis Boak/Han Solo

For the captain of the Port Adelaide Football Club, you can’t go past the captain of the Millennium Falcon. Handsome, dashing, rugged, workmanlike, Han Solo is all these things. So too is the scruffy-looking skipper of the black, white and teal. He might not always win the games, but gee you’d like him to have your back running into goal…or doing the Death Star trench run.

Chad Wingard/R2D2

Everyone’s favourite astromech droid would slot nicely into Port Adelaide’s half-forward line. Clever, and with an arsenal of tricks in his white-and-blue metal can, he’s a lot like the Power’s fluid and exciting small forward. When you're in traffic and having laser fire ... or oppo midfielders .... cramming around the ball, you need a cool little mover to break through and save the day.

Kane Cornes /Obi-Wan (Ben) Kenobi

The wise old Jedi Master has seen a few things in his time. From the heyday golden age of the Jedi Order, to the dark days of the Empire, he’s got plenty of experience, has cut up a couple of Sith lords, and imparted his knowledge to the next generation. Bit like the wily four-time best and fairest…

Brad Ebert/Wedge

The deputy of Rouge Squadron stepped up to the plate in Episode VI to take out the second Death Star. He’s always there, is Wedge, a bit like Brad. Providing support to Red 5 in A New Hope, taking out AT-ATs in Empire Strikes Back or leading the charge of Return of the Jedi, it’s really no different to applying that relentless tackle pressure, kicking a few goals of his own and, on occasion, filling the captaincy role when Boaky isn’t playing.

Ollie Wines/Luke Skywalker

The new kid on the block in 2013, this young one has learned well and is full of surprises. He’s got the natural talent and raw energy of any budding young Jedi and recently suffered a wrist injury at the hands of our toughest rivals. See where we’re going here? Just like young Skywalker, Ollie’s story is one of natural talent being honed into a powerful weapon. And he’s a good guy too.

Kochie/The Emperor

The big boss in the story. The Emperor rules the galaxy with an iron fist in his drive to make the Sith number one in the galaxy. Now, we don’t think the Port Adelaide chairman is evil*, and we know his wardrobe extends beyond one standard-issue black cloak with hood, but he is on the record as wanting to grow Port Adelaide’s presence in Australia and abroad, is a shrewd negotiator and has a legion of loyal troops fans both of his flagship Sunrise program, and in the hearts of the Port faithful. With DK, Port Adelaide can ruuuuuuuule the galaxy.

*May possibly be able to shoot lighting from his fingertips.

Keith Thomas/Darth Vader

If Kochie is the Emperor then that probably means the Power chief executive is Darth Vader. With Kochie based in Sydney most of the time, he needs an enforcer to roam the galaxy enforcing his will. Gee it sounds draconian doesn’t it? Keith is actually a really nice guy, but we suppose if you’re a Norwood supporter, he’s definitely your Anakin Skywalker…

Jay Schulz/Death Star

Port Adelaide’s deadly superweapon is Jay Schulz, just like the Death Star is the jewel in the imperial crown. Maximum firepower capable of destroying entire planets, it’s a bit like that superboot that can kick swags of goals every week to tear opposition defences apart. You may fire when ready, Schulzy.

Bobby Carlile/Imperial Star Destroyer

Keeping to this brief theme of starships, Alipate Carlile is definitely the Power’s star destroyer, if only for the literal interpretation. He’s one of the competition’s best full backs and has kept keynote forwards like Drew Petrie (2 goals), Jarryd Roughead (0 goals) and Taylor Walker (2 goals) in the last three weeks.

Jasper Pittard/Lando

Admit it. You’re one of those doubters who tweeted about how much Jasper’s gambles out of defence frustrated the hell out of you. Now you’re loving the way he rebounds from defence and helps set up Port’s attacks. Bit like the quintessential gambler and scoundrel from the final two films turns from anti-hero, to bonafide Falcon-flying, space station-destroying general.

Ken Hinkley/Yoda

“Do, or do not, there is no try”. It would not surprise if this was scribbled down in Ken’s notebook or on the whiteboards at Alberton, because it’s his philosophy to a tee. As long as the scoreboard reads in your favour, you’ve got the result, it doesn’t matter how. Ken’s been around, and coached at many different clubs, just like Dagobah’s favourite little green monster. Like Yoda, he’s also gone around and had a few battle scars of his own.

Chewie Westhoff

Doesn’t say much, covered in hair, very useful. Yep, you can’t go past Westy Chewbacca. Just as Chewie is the sidekick who is always good in a squeeze, Westhoff is that swingman who can do just about anything. Great fixers, great fighters, Port Adelaide’s own great big walking carpet has hidden strength and is a definite fan favourite.











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