PORT ADELAIDE is aware Gold Coast Suns chief executive Mark Evans placed a speculative phone call to Ken Hinkley’s manager Peter Blucher regarding Hinkley’s coaching future.

Port Adelaide has advised the Gold Coast Suns that Hinkley is under contract until the end of 2018 and is not on the market.

The club is still conducting its 2017 season review following Saturday night’s elimination final loss to West Coast.

Port Adelaide will resume contract discussions with Hinkley and his manager on completion of the review.