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.
2016 update includes match-ups from the new film too!

Darcy Byrne-Jones/Kylo Ren

Like the antagonist from the new film, Byrne-Jones is a brash, highly skilled player who has some neat tricks up his sleeve. When he crosses a white line, he's a fiery young competitor, but still learning the ropes - a bit like the First Order baddie. They also both copped a bit of blood in their first apperance for their respective sides.
We also know Darcy has some force powers of his own...

Erin Phillips/Rey

Is this one a stretch? Possible not. Rey could be the daughter of one of the galaxy's greatest Jedi, and Erin is the daughter of one of Port Adelaide's greatest players. Like Rey, we've only seen glimpses of Erin's skill with the footy, but when Port eventually gets a team in the national women's comp, we reckon we'll see her full talent.

Nathan Krakouer/Poe Dameron

 

The best pilot in the galaxy meets the best kick in the team. Just like Poe can blow up a military base in his X-Wing, Krak can torpedo teams with a one-step kick.

Original trilogy match-ups

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.

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…

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.

Port Adelaide's Wookie list

Enough said...

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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