3. Defining Period

Rounds 3-6 looms as a big month for the Power for a few reasons. Firstly, they need to be able to beat the teams above them. Last year the Cats beat them by 10 goals and they lost to the Tigers from a winnable position in the preliminary final.

They take on the Eagles away from home in round three and follow that up with a clash against the reigning premiers. If they can get at least one win from these two it'll set them up nicely for a fortnight against the Blues - who they only just beat last year, and the Saints, who they were embarrassed by in 2020.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Jack Ross of the Tigers tackled by Tom Rockliff of Port Adelaide during the round four AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on April 13, 2019 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

If they lose in both round 3 and 4 the pressure will be on them against the Blues and Saints.