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
375.3
2025 AVG.
2252
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
378.2
2025 AVG.
2269
2025 TOTAL
Contested Possessions
MATCH
119.5
2025 AVG.
717
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
138.3
2025 AVG.
830
2025 TOTAL
Kicks
MATCH
211
2025 AVG.
1266
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
225.7
2025 AVG.
1354
2025 TOTAL
Handballs
MATCH
164.3
2025 AVG.
986
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
152.5
2025 AVG.
915
2025 TOTAL
Frees For
MATCH
17
2025 AVG.
102
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
18.5
2025 AVG.
111
2025 TOTAL
Clearances
MATCH
36.2
2025 AVG.
217
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
41.2
2025 AVG.
247
2025 TOTAL
Centre Clearances
MATCH
11
2025 AVG.
66
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
13.7
2025 AVG.
82
2025 TOTAL
Stoppage Clearances
MATCH
25.2
2025 AVG.
151
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
27.5
2025 AVG.
165
2025 TOTAL
Inside 50
MATCH
53.3
2025 AVG.
320
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
56.3
2025 AVG.
338
2025 TOTAL
Marks
MATCH
96
2025 AVG.
576
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
93.5
2025 AVG.
561
2025 TOTAL
Marks Inside 50
MATCH
13.7
2025 AVG.
82
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
13.7
2025 AVG.
82
2025 TOTAL
Contested Marks
MATCH
7.8
2025 AVG.
47
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
8.8
2025 AVG.
53
2025 TOTAL
Tackles
MATCH
52.8
2025 AVG.
317
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
58.7
2025 AVG.
352
2025 TOTAL
Hit Outs
MATCH
41.5
2025 AVG.
249
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
45.5
2025 AVG.
273
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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