The highlight of AFL's semifinals were Chris Fagan and Ken Hinkley's reactions after the games. Unfortunately, one of them was forced to pay a hefty price.

A passionate footy fan has set up a GoFundMe page to pay for Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley’s fine from the AFL. Hinkley was slapped with a $20,000 fine for his heated post-match exchange with Hawthorn antagoniser Jack Ginnivan on Friday night.

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley was involved in a firey exchange with Hawthorn players after Friday night's AFL semi-final.

The AFL comes down hard on Port Adelaide following Power coach Ken Hinkley's heated exchange with Hawthorn players following Friday night's semifinal.

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was also visibly upset about the incident with his rival coach and did his best to remain calm during his post-match press conference. The ugly saga overshadowed a thrilling finals victory for Port, with the AFL explaining their sanction for Hinkley on Sunday.

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has overshadowed his club’s sensational victory against Hawthorn on Friday night.

Ken Hinkley’s fiery verbal clash with Hawthorn players has been assessed by the AFL - and the Power have learnt what their penalty will be. SEE THE LEAGUE’S STATEMENT HERE

Port Adelaide fans have banded together to help pay the $20,000 fine the AFL handed down to Power coach Ken Hinkley for taunting Hawks star Jack Ginnivan following Port Adelaide's finals triumph on Friday night.

Despite regular rumblings about his job security, Port Adelaide's Ken Hinkley has an impressive coaching record — and it is easy to forget the challenge that confronted him when he arrived at the club a dozen seasons ago.