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
392.8
2025 AVG.
1571
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
382
2025 AVG.
1910
2025 TOTAL
Contested Possessions
MATCH
115.8
2025 AVG.
463
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
138.4
2025 AVG.
692
2025 TOTAL
Kicks
MATCH
212.3
2025 AVG.
849
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
227
2025 AVG.
1135
2025 TOTAL
Handballs
MATCH
180.5
2025 AVG.
722
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
155
2025 AVG.
775
2025 TOTAL
Frees For
MATCH
17.5
2025 AVG.
70
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
17.6
2025 AVG.
88
2025 TOTAL
Clearances
MATCH
34
2025 AVG.
136
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
42
2025 AVG.
210
2025 TOTAL
Centre Clearances
MATCH
11
2025 AVG.
44
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
15
2025 AVG.
75
2025 TOTAL
Stoppage Clearances
MATCH
23
2025 AVG.
92
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
27
2025 AVG.
135
2025 TOTAL
Inside 50
MATCH
51.5
2025 AVG.
206
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
56.4
2025 AVG.
282
2025 TOTAL
Marks
MATCH
103.3
2025 AVG.
413
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
97
2025 AVG.
485
2025 TOTAL
Marks Inside 50
MATCH
14
2025 AVG.
56
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
14.6
2025 AVG.
73
2025 TOTAL
Contested Marks
MATCH
7.5
2025 AVG.
30
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
8.6
2025 AVG.
43
2025 TOTAL
Tackles
MATCH
51
2025 AVG.
204
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
59.8
2025 AVG.
299
2025 TOTAL
Hit Outs
MATCH
39
2025 AVG.
156
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
45.2
2025 AVG.
226
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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