Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley insists pressure remains high at Alberton despite a crucial win against St Kilda following a tough week for the Power.

Coach Ken Hinkley says he accepts the scrutiny on his dozen years as Port Adelaide coach amid a current form slump.

Coach Ken Hinkley says he accepts the scrutiny on his dozen years as Port Adelaide coach amid a current form slump.

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley choked back tears after his side's two-point win over St Kilda.

Nathan Brown says he loves the fire and passion from Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley and player Zak Butters, after their tense bench exchange.

Nathan Brown says he loves the fire and passion from Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley and player Zak Butters, after their tense bench exchange.

Nathan Brown says he loves the fire and passion from Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley and player Zak Butters, after their tense bench exchange.

Nathan Brown says he loves the fire and passion from Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley and player Zak Butters, after their tense bench exchange.

Port Adelaide have beaten St Kilda by two points in an error-filled clash at Marvel Stadium to ease some pressure on coach Ken Hinkley.

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has defended key forward Max King, who went into the ruck late in their two-point loss to Port Adelaide.