In a dramatic day of changing fortunes, Port Adelaide is set to revert to option three as coach — former Fitzroy and Geelong defender and current Gold Coast assistant coach Ken Hinkley.

The move may also pave the way for former Carlton coach Brett Ratten to be appointed as an assistant to Guy McKenna at the Suns. The irony is that Matthew Primus, who was dumped by Port, has joined the Suns as their midfield coach.

Ken Hinkley. Credit:Vince Caligiuri

Earlier last night, it was revealed that Greater Western Sydney had sneaked under Port's guard and signed Hawthorn assistant coach Leon Cameron to a deal that will result in him succeeding Kevin Sheedy as head coach of the new club from the 2014 season.

Port Adelaide had hoped Cameron would be the man to sign a long-term deal as its head coach some time this week, but after meeting with Giants chairman Tony Shepherd, chief executive David Matthews and Sheedy himself — who has played a role in selecting his successor — Cameron accepted the Sydney club's offer.