MATCH CENTRE
MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 3, 2017

PORT ADELAIDE

V

ADELAIDE

AdelaideADEL WIN BY 17
12.11
83
FT
15.10
100
Adelaide Oval
2017-04-08T09:40:00Z

Preview

Because 'The Showdown' isn't big enough, the two South Australian-based teams sit atop the AFL ladder after two rounds and have quite comfortably been the most convincing teams over the opening fortnight of the season.

Injuries to key players have overshadowed the build up however, with Adelaide's Josh Jenkins and Port's Robbie Gray both in doubt for the match. Port's Jack Hombsch will be out for up to a month with a knee injury.

Jenkins is less likely out of the two to play after copping a rib-tickling knock at high speed following a collision with Hawthorn debutant Teia Miles. Gray, meanwhile, is suffering from a groin straight following a dominant 30 possession, six goal game last week against Fremantle.

Defender Andy Otten could be in line to return for the Crows however could be swung around to the opposite 50 should Jenkins not play. Jake Lever could also make his first appearance of the season.

As for who will (try to) shut down the elusive Eddie Betts, Nathan Krakouer's name will be up for discussion at the selection table despite not having played since the JLT series. Half backs Jasper Pittard and Hamish Hartlett are also a chance to be included to provide the Power some run from their defensive 50. Jackson Trengove is likely to fill the Hombsch void in defence.

Both teams run at high speed. Both teams like to score and more importantly, know how to. One team will suffer their first lost of the season come Saturday night while the other will have bragging rights until next time.

This has all of the makings to be a classic.

Crows by 3.

Team Line-Ups


Port Adelaide

Adelaide

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Team Stats


Port Adelaide

Adelaide

Disposals
MATCH
344.6
2024 AVG.
8959
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
360.9
2024 AVG.
8300
2024 TOTAL
Contested Possessions
MATCH
129.7
2024 AVG.
3372
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
137
2024 AVG.
3150
2024 TOTAL
Kicks
MATCH
218.7
2024 AVG.
5687
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
213
2024 AVG.
4899
2024 TOTAL
Handballs
MATCH
125.8
2024 AVG.
3272
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
147.9
2024 AVG.
3401
2024 TOTAL
Frees For
MATCH
18.3
2024 AVG.
476
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
19.3
2024 AVG.
445
2024 TOTAL
Clearances
MATCH
37.5
2024 AVG.
975
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
37.9
2024 AVG.
872
2024 TOTAL
Centre Clearances
MATCH
12.5
2024 AVG.
325
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
11.2
2024 AVG.
258
2024 TOTAL
Stoppage Clearances
MATCH
25
2024 AVG.
650
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
26.7
2024 AVG.
614
2024 TOTAL
Inside 50
MATCH
54.5
2024 AVG.
1418
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
49.2
2024 AVG.
1132
2024 TOTAL
Marks
MATCH
94.8
2024 AVG.
2464
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
88
2024 AVG.
2023
2024 TOTAL
Marks Inside 50
MATCH
13.1
2024 AVG.
341
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
11
2024 AVG.
254
2024 TOTAL
Contested Marks
MATCH
10
2024 AVG.
259
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
9.9
2024 AVG.
227
2024 TOTAL
Tackles
MATCH
64.7
2024 AVG.
1683
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
63.5
2024 AVG.
1461
2024 TOTAL
Hit Outs
MATCH
41
2024 AVG.
1065
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
45.7
2024 AVG.
1050
2024 TOTAL

Player Stats


Port Adelaide

Adelaide


Summary


Score Breakdown

  1 2 3 4
4.6
30
6.6
42
9.8
62
12.11
83
3.3
21
7.9
51
11.10
76
15.10
100

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