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
345.6
2025 AVG.
7949
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
349.5
2025 AVG.
8737
2025 TOTAL
Contested Possessions
MATCH
124.3
2025 AVG.
2860
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
137.5
2025 AVG.
3438
2025 TOTAL
Kicks
MATCH
201.7
2025 AVG.
4639
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
220.6
2025 AVG.
5515
2025 TOTAL
Handballs
MATCH
143.9
2025 AVG.
3310
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
128.9
2025 AVG.
3222
2025 TOTAL
Frees For
MATCH
18.8
2025 AVG.
433
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
21.7
2025 AVG.
542
2025 TOTAL
Clearances
MATCH
37.8
2025 AVG.
870
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
38.2
2025 AVG.
956
2025 TOTAL
Centre Clearances
MATCH
10.4
2025 AVG.
240
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
11.8
2025 AVG.
295
2025 TOTAL
Stoppage Clearances
MATCH
27.4
2025 AVG.
630
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
26.4
2025 AVG.
661
2025 TOTAL
Inside 50
MATCH
49
2025 AVG.
1126
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
53.4
2025 AVG.
1335
2025 TOTAL
Marks
MATCH
83
2025 AVG.
1908
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
88.7
2025 AVG.
2218
2025 TOTAL
Marks Inside 50
MATCH
11.7
2025 AVG.
270
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
11.7
2025 AVG.
292
2025 TOTAL
Contested Marks
MATCH
7.5
2025 AVG.
173
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
11
2025 AVG.
275
2025 TOTAL
Tackles
MATCH
60.2
2025 AVG.
1385
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
64
2025 AVG.
1601
2025 TOTAL
Hit Outs
MATCH
41.9
2025 AVG.
963
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
46.4
2025 AVG.
1159
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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