Port Adelaide v Sydney Swans: AFL live scores, blog
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Round three continues with an intriguing contest at AAMI Stadium as Port Adelaide host the Sydney Swans. Join us from 2.10pm AEST for live scores and commentary, and have your say throughout the match.
Eight months ago, you looked at Port Adelaide and thought, “What will happen to this rabble?”
Over the summer, there has been some culling, some strengthening, and some hard toil. As a result, Port Power looks as if it’s back on its feet.
In round one they held a big lead against St Kilda and then hung on when challenged late. In round two, on the road, they pushed Essendon all afternoon, and almost came away with a gutsy win.
Today is a very good test. We’ll see how important Robbie Gray is to the line-up, as he returns this week after a hamstring injury. We’ll see how well their midfield can perform. We’ll see whether or not the passion has returned.
Last week I mentioned the Swans are a good chance to find themselves 4-0 by the end of next week.
But this week is a little tricky, with this being their first game on the road. They’ve played both games so far in Sydney (one at ANZ Stadium, the other at the SCG).
Now, I know their win last week against Fremantle was impressive without Shane Mumford in the side. And I know the Swans have won four of their last five against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.
But for some reason, I have a little apprehension picking them as a certainty.
I sense there might be a slight letdown this week in terms of their performance. And playing on the road, if you slip up, it’s magnified.
As extra motivation, it’s important day for the Sydney Swans, with Adam Goodes going level on most games played at the club with Michael O’Loughlin.
Today is game number 303 for the Brownlow Medallist, a career that coincidentally started against Port Adelaide in round one 1999.
Win on the road by a decent margin and the Swans will prove themselves to be a true top-eight side, and quite possibly a team who could bash down the door of the top four.
I think we’re in for a bit of fun this afternoon. Join the conversation as we bring you all the important moments from Port Adelaide versus Sydney at AAMI Stadium, from 2.10pm AEST.
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5:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:11pm | Report comment
So the Sydney Swans are now 3-0 and already look like a serious top four threat.
Port Adelaide could be a danger side at home though throughout the year.
Thanks for joining me today.
I’ll be back again tomorrow to bring you action from the MCG as Hawthorn host Adelaide as it happens.
5:04pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:04pm | Report comment
FINAL – Sydney 16.9 105 def. Port Adelaide 12.11 83
Goalscorers
PA – Daniel Stewart 3, Justin Westhoff 2, Brad Ebert 2, Jay Schulz 2, Matthew Broadbent 1, Matt Thomas 1, Jacob Surjan 1
Syd – Lewis Jetta 3, Adam Goodes 2, Craig Bird 2, Ryan O’Keefe 2, Jesse White 2, Jarrad McVeigh 1, Jude Bolton 1, Shane Mumford 1, Sam Reid 1, Ben McGlynn 1
Player Stats
Daniel Hannebery (Syd) 15 kicks, 21 handballs, 13 contested possessions, 5 clearances
Luke Parker (Syd) 12 kicks, 18 handballs, 17 contested possessions, 8 clearances, 10 score involvements
Josh Kennedy (Syd) 11 kicks, 16 handballs, 18 contested possessions, 7 tackles, 8 clearances
Domenic Cassisi (PA) 11 kicks, 15 handballs, 16 contested possessions, 7 tackles, 10 clearances, 9 score involvements
Team Stats
Disposals: PA 381-334; Contested Possessions: Syd 146-141; Disposal Efficiency: Level 74%-74%; Tackles: Syd 65-50; Clearances: Syd 42-36; Inside 50′s: Syd 53-39; Scores from Turnovers: PA 5.8 38, Syd 8.5 53
4:56pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:56pm | Report comment
FINAL – Sydney 16.9 105 def. Port Adelaide 12.11 83
Luke Parker had a lot of impact today as well.
For Port Adelaide, there’s still a lot of positives to come from today’s game. If it weren’t for the lapse for 15 mins in the final quarter, they could have caused a fair upset today. I suppose that will happen with a side that hasn’t had much success of late.
But, Dom Cassisi, Jackson Trengove, Brad Ebert, Hamish Hartlett and Matthew Broadbent all put in solid efforts today.
Stats to come…
4:48pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:48pm | Report comment
FINAL – Sydney 16.9 105 def. Port Adelaide 12.11 83
A gutsy win by the Swans today. They were challenged in the third quarter by a determined Port Adelaide outfit.
But, the likes of Goodes, Kennedy, Malceski and Jetta helps them keep their 100% record.
4:47pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:47pm | Report comment
Q4 0:50 left – PA 12.11 83 Syd 16.9 105
Kieren Jack a chance to put some icing on the cake for the Swans in the last minute of the game.
But stays to the left.
4:45pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:45pm | Report comment
Q4 1:48 left – PA 12.11 83 Syd 16.8 104
Chad Wingard showed some good fight in Q3, but has been quiet this quarter. He spots up Matt Thomas, who goes back and kicks a consolation goal.
4:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:41pm | Report comment
Q4 4:37 left – PA 11.11 77 Syd 16.8 104
Daniel Stewart – ripper grab in the goal square! Beat four players for that one – he was third in line.
Goes back and kicks the goal for Port Adelaide
4:40pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:40pm | Report comment
Q4 5:14 left – PA 10.11 71 Syd 16.8 104
And now Jarrad McVeigh adds to the rout in this final quarter for the Swans. They’ve powered away here.
Looked like it could have been an arm wrestle early in Q4, but Sydney’s looked very strong.
4:37pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:37pm | Report comment
Q4 6:18 left – PA 10.11 71 Syd 15.8 98
Every post has to be a winner from here for Port Adelaide. They’ve got themselves a 50m penalty. Westhoff to the pocket… knocked away and out of bounds.
Cleared from the Swans.
Goodes kicks to open space in the forward 50… oh no – Cameron O’Shea tries to clear the ball… but clears back into the corridor! Pounced on by Lewis Jetta – that’s his third and that’s the ball game!
4:34pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:34pm | Report comment
Q4 7:20 left – PA 10.11 71 Syd 14.8 92
Shane Mumford with the leap… then the gather… then the high tackle free kick.
This to almost kill the game – straight through for a goal.
Tough now for the Power.
4:33pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:33pm | Report comment
Q4 8:50 left – PA 10.11 71 Syd 13.8 86
Kicking efficiency in Quarter Four for Port Adelaide’s below 50%… and it’s definitely showing.
Another bad turnover in their defensive 50… thankfully, it’s only rushed through for a behind to the Swans.
4:32pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:32pm | Report comment
Q4 9:50 left – PA 10.11 71 Syd 13.7 85
Port Power defend okay. Martin Mattner goes to the ground heavily after a marking contest against Jay Schulz… but he’s back on his feet now. Craig Bird gets a free kick across half back
4:31pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:31pm | Report comment
Q4 10:20 left – PA 10.11 71 Syd 13.7 85
Kick forward by Hamish Hartlett misses to the right for a behind. Now the Swans sprint forward.
4:29pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:29pm | Report comment
Q4 11:23 left – PA 10.10 70 Syd 13.7 85
Poor work from Cameron O’Shea. Over runs the ball as the only defender back for the Power. Goodes, pounces on the error, handballs to O’Keefe. That could be one nail in the coffin
4:27pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:27pm | Report comment
Q4 12:41 left – PA 10.10 70 Syd 12.7 79
Instant reply! Sam Reid handballs to Adam Goodes. The centre clearance crucial there for the Swans.
4:25pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:25pm | Report comment
Q4 13:02 left – PA 10.10 70 Syd 11.7 73
Robbie Gray with a twist, then kick toward Schulz… but drops it… now Danyle Pearce in the pocket centres the ball nicely to Daniel Stewart.
Plays on and kicks the goal! Margin back to 3 points.
Meanwhile, at the MCG today, Richmond has beaten Melbourne by 59 points.
4:24pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:24pm | Report comment
Q4 13:54 left – PA 9.10 64 Syd 11.7 73
A chance for the Power to reload. Free kick on the wing to Matthew Broadbent. Inside 50, but rebounded well by the Swans.
4:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:21pm | Report comment
Q4 15:52 left – PA 9.10 64 Syd 11.7 73
Cameron O’Shea just onto the ground for Port Adelaide. Subbed on for Alipate Carlile with quad soreness.
Good grab from Sam Reid for Sydney! Kieren Jack had to be precise with the kick… just over the top of Trengove.
Made tough work of it, but Reid kicks a huge goal!
4:20pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:20pm | Report comment
Q4 17:00 left – PA 9.10 64 Syd 10.7 67
Matt Thomas gets the crumbs from a marking contest at the half forward flank, centres to Brad Ebert!
He will kick from 50m out… comes back… but not enough – hits the post!
4:19pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:19pm | Report comment
Q4 17:50 left – PA 9.9 63 Syd 10.7 67
Kieren Jack with a high ball to the teeth of the goals. Adam Goodes snaps the ball high… Gary Rohan almost runs onto that kick… but hits the goal post. Behind to the Swans
4:18pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:18pm | Report comment
Q4 18:20 left – PA 9.9 63 Syd 10.6 66
First goal so very important in this last quarter. 12 goals might just win it today.
4:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:14pm | Report comment
THREE QTR TIME – PA 9.9 63 Syd 10.6 66
Goalscorers
PA – Justin Westhoff 2, Brad Ebert 2, Jay Schulz 1, Matthew Broadbent 1, Jacob Surjan 1, Daniel Stewart 1
Syd – Craig Bird 2, Lewis Jetta 2, Jesse White 2, Jude Bolton 1, Ryan O’Keefe 1, Adam Goodes 1, Ben McGlynn 1 (subbed off)
Player Stats
Daniel Hannebery (Syd) 12 kicks, 20 handballs, 13 contested possessions, 5 clearances
Luke Parker (Syd) 8 kicks, 17 handballs, 14 contested possessions, 5 clearances, 8 score involvements
Jackson Trengove (PA) 10 kicks, 12 handballs, 10 marks, 6 rebound 50′s
Josh Kennedy (Syd) 10 kicks, 12 handballs, 15 contested possessions, 6 tackles, 8 clearances
Team Stats
Disposals: PA 311-264; Disposal Efficiency: Syd 73%-70%, Marks: PA 93-45; Tackles: Syd 54-42; Clearances: Syd 31-24; Inside 50′s: Syd 41-29; Marks Inside 50: PA 9-6
4:10pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:10pm | Report comment
THREE QTR TIME – PA 9.9 63 Syd 10.6 66
A ripper of a fightback from Port Power in the third quarter. They were able to get more ball inside their forward 50 and were able to make it count. But there’s still work to do. The Swans will not lie down without a fight. Get set for a cracking final quarter!
Stats to come in just a tic.
4:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:09pm | Report comment
Q3 0:47 left – PA 9.9 63 Syd 10.6 66
Sam Reid a great pluck on the top of 50. Kicks in front of Jarrad McVeigh… but he’s given it up momentarily.
Goodes pounced on the free footy… but only a behind.
4:05pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:05pm | Report comment
Q3 2:47 left – PA 9.9 63 Syd 10.5 65
Hamish Hartlett’s been important this second half – strengthened the defensive line this quarter at least.
The intensity’s up from Port Adelaide. They’re creating a lot of turnovers in the last few minutes.
Matt Thomas (PA) 65m out, kicks inside to Justin Westhoff right on the 50m arc.
Can he kick this one? Nope – kicks into the man on the mark… then gathers – AND KICKS IT!!! WHAT?!?
4:03pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:03pm | Report comment
Q3 4:33 left – PA 8.9 57 Syd 10.5 65
Uh oh – free kick to Sydney because Port Adelaide’s runner was in the way!
Thankfully nothing came from it.
Chad Wingard’s had a lot of impact in this third quarter! Finds Matt Thomas, who then passes onto Robbie Gray.
But he misses a sitter.
4:02pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:02pm | Report comment
Q3 5:40 left – PA 8.8 56 Syd 10.5 65
As predicted, Ben McGlynn has been subbed off. Andrejs Everitt is on for the rest of the game for the Swans.
3:59pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:59pm | Report comment
Q3 6:40 left – PA 8.8 56 Syd 10.5 65
Chad Wingard with a ripper of a tackle on Nick Malceski. Forces a turnover, then a free kick to Dom Cassisi about 50m out.
This is a MASSIVE kick…
The captain… not quite. Just a behind. Got to lock it in now.
3:55pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:55pm | Report comment
Q3 9:49 left – PA 8.7 55 Syd 10.5 65
Matthew Broadbent with a kick out in front of Daniel Stewart… bends back and KICKS THE GOAL!
Stewart with 20 possessions this arvo – that probably the most important of the day!
3:53pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:53pm | Report comment
Q3 10:30 left – PA 7.7 49 Syd 10.5 65
Brad Ebert sets up a long kick to the goal square. Results in a ball-up.
From the second restart, Swans clear it but only as far as John McCarthy, back inside 50m… GRAY… almost. Hits the post.
3:50pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:50pm | Report comment
Q3 12:46 left – PA 7.6 48 Syd 10.5 65
Ryan O’Keefe wins himself a free kick 35m out, straight in front of goal. Poor challenge from the Power defender.
O’Keefe with the relieving goal.
3:48pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:48pm | Report comment
Q3 13:50 left – PA 7.6 48 Syd 9.5 59
Jay Schulz tries to go to Robbie Gray, but he had to beat two talls – was never going to happen.
The Swans go down the other end of the park. Inside their forward 50 now… eventually rushed through for a behind.
3:46pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:46pm | Report comment
Q3 15:23 left – PA 7.6 48 Syd 9.4 58
While Port Adelaide lead the Rebound 50 stats, they weren’t really able to do much with it in the first half.
So far in the first few minutes of the second half, they are setting up good chances. But a good defensive grab from Ted Richards to clear it away for the Swans.
3:45pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:45pm | Report comment
Q3 16:24 left – PA 7.6 48 Syd 9.4 58
Ben McGlynn’s gone down again, this time from the centre clearance. Need to keep an eye on him… he’s jogging again, but I wonder if he’ll be the target of the red sub vest. Got trod on by one of Port Adelaide’s players (I think Jarrad Redden)
Brad Ebert with a strong mark inside the 50 for Port Adelaide – quick reply from the home team.
3:44pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:44pm | Report comment
Q3 17:15 left – PA 6.6 42 Syd 9.4 58
Kieren Jack forced to kick back in board, despite being a chance at goal. Good closing speed from Trengove. But, the kick finds Lewis Jetta, who controls it well then kicks his 2nd!
That’s not what Port Adelaide wanted after a decent opening 5 mins
3:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:41pm | Report comment
Q3 18:13 left – PA 6.6 42 Syd 8.4 52
Again, the Power get a centre clearance. They don’t really make the most of it though. Swans with the footy again, trying to go forward, but defended nicely from Jackson Trengove. Good work from Chad Wingard to create a stoppage on the paint of Port’s forward 50m
3:40pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:40pm | Report comment
Q3 19:03 left – PA 6.6 42 Syd 8.4 52
Ach! Sergeant Schulz! Nice contested mark from 30m out.
Can he kick it through for a goal? You bet he can.
Great work from the midfield clearance from the Power.
3:38pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:38pm | Report comment
HALF TIME – PA 5.6 36 Syd 8.4 52
There is a chance that Adam Goodes has been reported for using his knees in a tackle. Whether that’s him trying to pull up or something a little more than that… not sure.
But, that’s something that will be investigated.
About to get the third quarter underway.
3:28pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:28pm | Report comment
HALF TIME – PA 5.6 36 Syd 8.4 52
Looking at those stats, Port Adelaide with a lot more possession, which is surprising. But a lot of those have been in the back half. They’ve just got to find a way to get forward a bit more. Do that, and they can fight their way back into this. I’m ruling them out.
We’ll be back on in about 8 mins.
3:26pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:26pm | Report comment
HALF TIME – PA 5.6 36 Syd 8.4 52
Goalscorers
PA – Matthew Broadbent 1, Justin Westhoff 1, Brad Ebert, Jacob Surjan 1, Jay Schulz 1
Syd – Craig Bird 2, Jesse White 2, Adam Goodes 1, Ben McGlynn 1, Jude Bolton 1, Lewis Jetta 1
Player Stats
Luke Parker (Syd) 6 kicks, 17 handballs, 14 contested possessions, 5 clearances, 6 score involvements
Paul Stewart (PA) 10 kicks, 9 handballs, 7 contested possessions, 6 marks, 4 score involvements
Daniel Hannebery (Syd) 9 kicks, 13 handballs, 9 contested possessions
Josh Kennedy (Syd) 8 kicks, 9 handballs, 10 contested possessions, 3 tackles, 5 clearances
Team Stats
Disposals: PA 212-187; Contested Possessions: Level 74-74; Disposal Efficiency – Syd 74%-70%; Clearances: Syd 21-13; Inside 50′s: Syd 31-18.
3:18pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:18pm | Report comment
HALF TIME – PA 5.6 36 Syd 8.4 52
Kieren Jack penalised for a dangerous tackle. Did he lift his opponent up? MRP to look at that.
The siren sounds for Half Time.
A late goal to Port Power means the margin’s back to 16. They’re within reach, but they’ll have to stop the midfield dominance of Kennedy, Parker and Hannebery.
Stats to come in just a few mins
3:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:14pm | Report comment
Q2 2:06 left – PA 5.6 36 Syd 8.4 52
Tough first quarter for Brad Ebert – got smashed a couple of times.
He’s followed up with a quiet second quarter – but he makes an impact on the scoreboard!
Goal to the Power. Timely, but they must either hang on, or get forward again.
3:13pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:13pm | Report comment
Q2 3:00 left – PA 4.6 30 Syd 8.4 52
Dom Cassisi handballs off to Hamish Hartlett who blazes away for just a behind. Had a team mate in the goal square that could have converted.
3:12pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:12pm | Report comment
Q2 4:00 left – PA 4.5 29 Syd 8.4 52
Well done from Alipate Carlile to chase down Ben McGlynn. Stopped what would have been a certain Swans goal.
Huge final four mins for the Power. Must get a goal to bridge the gap. They’ve been outplayed in the last 15 mins.
3:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:09pm | Report comment
Q2 6:34 left – PA 4.5 29 Syd 8.4 52
Daniel Stewart with a beauty of a grab over the big man Mummy (Shane Mumford) on centre wing. But, the ball’s back with the Swans. They’re running out of options across the midfield.
Ben McGlynn’s back on the ground after a leg complaint. He snaps on the right and the Swans have now kicked the last 3 goals of the match. Lead’s out to 23 points.
3:05pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:05pm | Report comment
Q2 8:28 left – PA 4.5 29 Syd 7.4 46
Poor clearance from the Power out of defense. Turned over and now finds Adam Goodes. In game 303 this afternoon – joins his mate Michael O’Loughlin in games played at the Swans.
His kick misses.
3:03pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:03pm | Report comment
Q2 10:23 left – PA 4.5 29 Syd 7.3 45
Jesse White with a wonderful kick from 50m out – lets the breeze do the work and goes through for a goal. His 2nd this afternoon.
Swans with the last 7 Inside 50′s. Dominating clearances as well. Biggest lead of the game
3:01pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:01pm | Report comment
Q2 11:30 left – PA 4.5 29 Syd 6.3 39
Congested football in the Swans forward half. Nick Malceski then parts the seas in-front of him to get the ball inside the 50.
But the Power are holding on. Their under a lot of pressure though…
2:59pm
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Q2 13:31 left – PA 4.5 29 Syd 6.3 39
Ben McGlynn limps off the field and down the race for Sydney with a leg complaint.
Gary Rohan pumps the ball long to the goal line. Rushed through by the Port defenders.
Then Adam Goodes takes advantage of some really poor defense from the Power. Hamish Hartlett with rocks in his head to play on against Goodes.
Swans back up by 10 points.
2:57pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:57pm | Report comment
Q2 14:46 left – PA 4.5 29 Syd 5.2 32
Justin Westhoff gets a lucky one – a holding free kick. In reality, they were both holding each other. Ball kicked away after the whistle sounded – so a 50m penalty.
Makes it an easy one to Westhoff. 4-1 Inside 50′s in the first 5 mins
2:55pm
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Q2 15:30 left – PA 3.5 23 Syd 5.2 32
Luke Parker getting leather poisoning early in this match – now up to 17 possessions (12 of them handballs, but still getting it a lot and setting up a few scoring chances too)
2:54pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:54pm | Report comment
Q2 16:00 left – PA 3.5 23 Syd 5.2 32
Handball-a-thon from Port Adelaide from their defensive 50 to just forward of the centre wing. Not pretty… but not much else they could have done. Swans manning up well around the ground.
2:52pm
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Q2 17:14 left – PA 3.5 23 Syd 5.2 32
Robbie Gray being back in this Port Adelaide lineup is a massive boon! He’s lifted the Power up in the early stages of Q2. If you’re a Power fan, be thankful.
Paul Stewart gets a free kick for a high tackle. Gotta slot this one home. But he keeps it narrow to the left. Behind to the Power.
2:49pm
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Q2 19:20 left – PA 3.4 22 Syd 5.2 32
Robbie Gray with a couple of good things to start the quarter – but his finesse might take a little while to get right. He kicks a behind in the first 30 seconds.
2:49pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:49pm | Report comment
Q2 19:59 left – PA 3.3 21 Syd 5.2 32
Port Adelaide did come close to evening up the clearance count – they were about 5 down nearing the quarter time break. It’s now Sydney 9-7.
Second Quarter is underway
2:47pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:47pm | Report comment
QTR TIME – PA 3.3 21 Syd 5.2 32
Goalscorers
PA – Jay Schulz 1, Jacob Surjan 1, Matthew Broadbent 1
Syd – Craig Bird 2, Lewis Jetta 1, Jesse White 1, Jude Bolton 1
Player Stats
Luke Parker (Syd) 3 kicks, 10 handballs, 9 contested possessions, 4 clearances
Daniel Hannebery (Syd) 3 kicks, 7 handballs, 2 tackles
Josh Kennedy (Syd) 6 kicks, 4 handballs, 5 contested possessions
Matthew Broadbent (PA) 7 kicks, 3 handballs, 4 marks, 1 goal
Team Stats
Disposals: PA 110-91; Disposal Efficiency: Syd 82%-71%, Marks: PA 35-13; Tackles: Syd 16-7
2:43pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:43pm | Report comment
QTR TIME – PA 3.3 21 Syd 5.2 32
Sam Reid unlucky not to get a mark on the hooter… That will end the first quarter.
Power on top early, but the Swans regained the advantage and played to their tempo. Dominating the midfield battle early on.
2:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:41pm | Report comment
Q1 1:00 left – PA 3.3 21 Syd 5.2 32
Schulz finds Danyle Pearce. The kick inside 50 bounces inside the paint… in favour of Chad Wingard… who snaps, but misses.
2:40pm
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Q1 1:49 left – PA 3.2 20 Syd 5.2 32
Good switch of play from Port Adelaide, but the kick inside 50 was poor.
Brad Ebert crunched into again. On all fours after being hit in the ribs from Mumford’s hip.
Down the other end, Lewis Jetta – open goal. Launches it to the second tier!
2:38pm
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Q1 2:40 left – PA 3.2 20 Syd 4.2 26
Hamish Hartlett takes a shot from the right half forward flank at the point of 50m. He pushes it to the left. Within a kick now.
2:37pm
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Q1 3:15 left – PA 3.1 19 Syd 4.2 26
The Power has had possession of the ball for the last 90 seconds and haven’t actually done anything with it. Just messing around with it.
They have managed to eek their way inside their forward 50. Can they do something with it from here?
2:34pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:34pm | Report comment
Q1 6:00 left – PA 3.1 19 Syd 4.2 26
First 10 mins was Port Adelaide’s. But Sydney have lifted a cog since then.
They’re winning the contested ball, +6 in tackles and their disposal is much cleaner right now.
2:33pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:33pm | Report comment
Q1 6:20 left – PA 3.1 19 Syd 4.2 26
Turnover from the Power. Justin Westhoff penalised for a throw… then a 50m penalty.
Luke Parker will kick from 45m out and hits the woodwork! Just the behind.
2:32pm
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Q1 6:30 left – PA 3.1 19 Syd 4.1 25
There’s some good second and third efforts so far from Port Adelaide. You hope that stays up for the entire contest, not just this quarter.
2:31pm
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Q1 6:58 left – PA 3.1 19 Syd 4.1 25
Matthew Broadbent seems to be the main man up forward for the Power today. Probably the fourth time he’s been kicked to inside 50 in this first quarter. Ball spills free though. Now the Swans on the attack through Ben McGlynn.
Drives it inside 50, spills off the hands of O’Keefe. Crumbs to Jude Bolton – kicks the goal under pressure.
2:29pm
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Q1 8:30 left – PA 3.1 19 Syd 3.1 19
Brad Ebert goes down after a bit of friendly fire from John McCarthy. In the hands of the trainer the former West Coast player.
Matthew Broadbent in the meantime runs into an open goal from 25m out to level the scores.
Ebert now seems to be okay. Back on his feet now.
2:27pm
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Q1 9:30 left – PA 2.1 13 Syd 3.1 19
Interesting battle early on in the ruck. Shane Mumford back for the Swans, Jarrad Redden though doing okay early. Just got to win the clearances – they’ll be all important today.
2:25pm
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Q1 11:24 left – PA 2.1 13 Syd 3.1 19
Jesse White in two minds. Wasn’t sure whether to handball off close or chip backward 20m. He went the latter. Fortuitously fell to Craig Bird – he’s now kicked his 2nd. All of a sudden, the Swans are up by 6 points.
2:23pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:23pm | Report comment
Q1 12:15 left – PA 2.1 13 Syd 2.1 13
Brilliant delivery from Adam Goodes. Kick right on the money to Craig Bird, who outmarked his opponent (Danyle Pearce). Goes back and the Swans level the contest
2:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:21pm | Report comment
Q1 12:56 left – PA 2.1 13 Syd 1.1 7
Josh Kennedy gives a short ball off to Jesse White (dubious that it went 15m, but we move on).
White’s kick on goal from 49m out is a lovely kick. Swans on the board.
2:19pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:19pm | Report comment
Q1 14:24 left – PA 2.1 13 Syd 0.1 1
Jacob Surjan shows Lewis Jetta how it’s done! Great goal. Gathered in the midfield, used his speed to get past Adam Goodes, kicks from 55m out and sails through. Great intensity early from Power.
2:18pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:18pm | Report comment
Q1 15:00 left – PA 1.1 7 Syd 0.1 1
Lewis Jetta has so much pace next to his name. He took three bounces… but just needed to settle a little better before the kick. Skewed it wide to the left.
2:17pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:17pm | Report comment
Q1 15:44 left – PA 1.1 7 Syd 0.0 0
Great pass from Matthew Broadbent to spot up Robbie Gray – who is back after a spell out with a hamstring injury. His first kick on goal is a behind.
2:15pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:15pm | Report comment
Q1 17:04 left – PA 1.0 6 Syd 0.0 0
Travis Boak manages to spot up Jay Schulz. Goes on the right from 40m out and kicks the opener! Good start from the Power
2:13pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:13pm | Report comment
Q1 18:15 left – PA 0.0 0 Syd 0.0 0
Josh Kennedy centres the footy towards Craig Bird… not paid. Port try the attack now.
2:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:11pm | Report comment
Q1 19:59 left – PA 0.0 0 Syd 0.0 0
So away we go at AAMI Stadium. Can the Power upset Sydney to get their second win of the season, or will the Swans go three from three?
2:10pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:10pm | Report comment
Toss of the coin won by Port Adelaide – they’ll kick to the right of screen (if you’re watching it). They’ve got a slight breeze advantage in Q1, which may swing their way by the final quarter.
2:00pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:00pm | Report comment
Welcome back. We’re 10 mins away from a start on a very nice day weather-wise at AAMI Stadium.
Swans going in as favourites today, but there’s some beilef the Power can cause an upset.
Any predictions?
1:10pm
TheSportsFreak said | 1:10pm | Report comment
Quick one – the fallout from last night’s 60 point win to Carlton is that Collingwood’s Luke Ball is out for the season with an ACL. Watching it with mates last night, we were questioning why he was thrown back out onto the park during the second quarter when it looked hopeless. It’s a bad loss for the Pies, with holes everywhere in their lineup right now.
2:13pm
Nathan of Perth said | 2:13pm | Report comment
Wow, huge loss…
12:56pm
TheSportsFreak said | 12:56pm | Report comment
Good afternoon folks. Welcome to our live blog of Port Adelaide vs. Sydney Swans.
Update on the teams – no late changes for today. The subs are Cameron O’Shea (PA) and Andrejs Everitt (Syd)
Bounce down is at 2:10pm AEST (1:40pm ACST), so we’ll come back just before then.
1:46pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 1:46pm | Report comment
Interesting Sydney are using a forward as their sub