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
347
2026 AVG.
694
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
375
2026 AVG.
750
2026 TOTAL
Contested Possessions
MATCH
116
2026 AVG.
232
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
135.5
2026 AVG.
271
2026 TOTAL
Kicks
MATCH
235
2026 AVG.
470
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
253.5
2026 AVG.
507
2026 TOTAL
Handballs
MATCH
112
2026 AVG.
224
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
121.5
2026 AVG.
243
2026 TOTAL
Frees For
MATCH
17.5
2026 AVG.
35
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
16.5
2026 AVG.
33
2026 TOTAL
Clearances
MATCH
35.5
2026 AVG.
71
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
33.5
2026 AVG.
67
2026 TOTAL
Centre Clearances
MATCH
15.5
2026 AVG.
31
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
15
2026 AVG.
30
2026 TOTAL
Stoppage Clearances
MATCH
20
2026 AVG.
40
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
18.5
2026 AVG.
37
2026 TOTAL
Inside 50
MATCH
53.5
2026 AVG.
107
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
53.5
2026 AVG.
107
2026 TOTAL
Marks
MATCH
119.5
2026 AVG.
239
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
118
2026 AVG.
236
2026 TOTAL
Marks Inside 50
MATCH
17
2026 AVG.
34
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
11
2026 AVG.
22
2026 TOTAL
Contested Marks
MATCH
9.5
2026 AVG.
19
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
8
2026 AVG.
16
2026 TOTAL
Tackles
MATCH
49.5
2026 AVG.
99
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
47.5
2026 AVG.
95
2026 TOTAL
Hit Outs
MATCH
33.5
2026 AVG.
67
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
40
2026 AVG.
80
2026 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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