Port Adelaide– 15.15 (105)
Adelaide – 12.7 (79)
The showdown in South Australia has seen the power of Port Adelaide come out victorious against the Adelaide Crows by 26 points. The Crows started the match much stronger than the Power with stronger movement of the ball, but in the second quarter Port powered on with stronger targets up forward through the likes of Warren Tredrea and the run of Daniel Motlop.
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Turning points of the match
The turning point of the match was Port Adelaide’s’ dominant second quarter efforts. The Power kicked 6 goals to the Crows 3, which set them up for the remainder of the match. Ports forward targets were also much more dangerous than the Crows, as evident by the goal difference.
Key Players for the Port Adelaide
Chad Cornes – Started in the midfield but really shone as a loose player in defence. He had yet another great game with 27 possessions, 12 marks and pushed forward for 2 goals.
Kane Cornes – Yet another great game, much like his brother. He collected 37 disposals (most of which were by foot) and had 6 marks.
Warren Tredrea – Probably the most dangerous and influential forward for the evening. He kicked 3.3 from 8 marks and collected 18 possessions.
Daniel Motlop – Port’s second most valuable forward for the night. He had 8 marks like Tredrea and kicked the same score of 3.3, he also added 4 tackles.
Key Players for Adelaide
Bernie Vince – The Crows best player for the night. He kicked 2 goals in two minutes during the second quarter. He collected 29 possessions and 12 marks to his name in an outstanding match.
Richard Douglas – Had an effective evening with 24 disposals, 4 tackles and 6 marks.
Nathan Van Berlo – Had a good night in a losing side and collected 25 touches (the third highest for Adelaide), 8 marks and 3 tackles.
Musings from the match
• Jason Porplyzia has continued with his accurate goal kicking, with three extra goals for the night and has now kicked 15 goals straight for the season.
• Port Adelaide dominated the clearances 42 – 22. Peter Burgoyne had 8, but was not effective anywhere else for the night despite collecting 24 touches.
• The Power also dominated hit outs 44 – 17 with the experience of Dean Brogan and Brendan Lade showing against Kurt Tippet.
• Both teams had the same amount of inside 50’s (50 apiece), but Port were able to convert better.
• Sam Newman stated on the Footy Show this week, that if the showdown in Adelaide managed to get a crowd of more than 40,000, he would strip down to a g-string, allow the public to tar and feather him, and walk down Rundle Mall (Adelaide). The crowd at AAMI Stadium was 41,558. Look out Adelaide because Gary Lyon and James Brayshaw are sure to certain to collect on that bet!
SuperCoach news
Hamish Hartlett (Port) was complaining of hamstring soreness, so keep an eye on him
Chad and Kane Cornes – You must have one of these two brothers in your team, if you have both even better. Both guys are having consistent and effective years for the Power and are definitely captain material!
Tags: Bernie Vince, Chad Cornes, Daniel Motlop, Hamish Hartlett, Jason Porplyzia, Kane Cornes, Nathan van Berlo, Sam Newman, Warren Tredrea
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