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
408.3
2025 AVG.
1225
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
391.7
2025 AVG.
1175
2025 TOTAL
Contested Possessions
MATCH
109.7
2025 AVG.
329
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
135.3
2025 AVG.
406
2025 TOTAL
Kicks
MATCH
218.3
2025 AVG.
655
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
236.7
2025 AVG.
710
2025 TOTAL
Handballs
MATCH
190
2025 AVG.
570
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
155
2025 AVG.
465
2025 TOTAL
Frees For
MATCH
15.3
2025 AVG.
46
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
17.3
2025 AVG.
52
2025 TOTAL
Clearances
MATCH
34.7
2025 AVG.
104
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
42.3
2025 AVG.
127
2025 TOTAL
Centre Clearances
MATCH
10.3
2025 AVG.
31
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
16
2025 AVG.
48
2025 TOTAL
Stoppage Clearances
MATCH
24.3
2025 AVG.
73
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
26.3
2025 AVG.
79
2025 TOTAL
Inside 50
MATCH
49.3
2025 AVG.
148
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
59
2025 AVG.
177
2025 TOTAL
Marks
MATCH
111
2025 AVG.
333
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
108.7
2025 AVG.
326
2025 TOTAL
Marks Inside 50
MATCH
14
2025 AVG.
42
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
14.7
2025 AVG.
44
2025 TOTAL
Contested Marks
MATCH
4.3
2025 AVG.
13
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
10.7
2025 AVG.
32
2025 TOTAL
Tackles
MATCH
45.3
2025 AVG.
136
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
59.3
2025 AVG.
178
2025 TOTAL
Hit Outs
MATCH
37.7
2025 AVG.
113
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
43.7
2025 AVG.
131
2025 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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