Jason Horne Francis

A mammoth offer from Richmond has put them firmly in the mix to lure Port Adelaide star Zak Butters.

Patrick Dangerfield and Jason Horne-Francis were among four players who suffered hamstring injuries in a brutal game on Saturday.

Port coach Ken Hinkley struggled to remember a time when he was so down on troops before a second half of football.

It wasn't a hanger — but it was a mark that sucked the life out of Port Adelaide's victory hopes and had AFL champions in awe.

Jason Horne-Francis was involved in several on-field altercations with ex-teammates and one moment with his coach wasn't pretty.

Kane Cornes has urged Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley to have an "honest chat" about his future at the helm, as the pressure continues to mount.

After comments questioning Eagle Harley Reid's training standards, Kane Cornes declared Jason Horne-Francis should be interrogated the same.

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley said the club "won't accept" young star Jason Horne-Francis' outbursts during their loss to the Suns.

Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr has said the thrilling victory over Hawthorn on Sunday still displayed underlying issues for the team.

Kane Cornes didn't hold back on Cam Zurhaar downplaying his Jason Horne-Francis comments as 'friendly banter', as the Roo weighs up his future.