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
353.8
2026 AVG.
3184
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
354.8
2026 AVG.
2838
2026 TOTAL
Contested Possessions
MATCH
120.8
2026 AVG.
1087
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
137.8
2026 AVG.
1102
2026 TOTAL
Kicks
MATCH
224.2
2026 AVG.
2018
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
220.8
2026 AVG.
1766
2026 TOTAL
Handballs
MATCH
129.6
2026 AVG.
1166
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
134
2026 AVG.
1072
2026 TOTAL
Frees For
MATCH
18.9
2026 AVG.
170
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
18.9
2026 AVG.
151
2026 TOTAL
Clearances
MATCH
34.1
2026 AVG.
307
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
35.6
2026 AVG.
285
2026 TOTAL
Centre Clearances
MATCH
12.8
2026 AVG.
115
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
12.9
2026 AVG.
103
2026 TOTAL
Stoppage Clearances
MATCH
21.3
2026 AVG.
192
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
22.8
2026 AVG.
182
2026 TOTAL
Inside 50
MATCH
49.3
2026 AVG.
444
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
51.8
2026 AVG.
414
2026 TOTAL
Marks
MATCH
108.9
2026 AVG.
980
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
87.1
2026 AVG.
697
2026 TOTAL
Marks Inside 50
MATCH
14
2026 AVG.
126
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
11.1
2026 AVG.
89
2026 TOTAL
Contested Marks
MATCH
9.3
2026 AVG.
84
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
8.5
2026 AVG.
68
2026 TOTAL
Tackles
MATCH
58
2026 AVG.
522
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
64.3
2026 AVG.
514
2026 TOTAL
Hit Outs
MATCH
40.1
2026 AVG.
361
2026 TOTAL
2026 AVG.
2026 TOTAL
41.6
2026 AVG.
333
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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