Port Adelaide and Richmond go head-to head as they both look to solidify their finals outlook ahead of the stretch home. Stick on this page for live scores and commentary from 1.45pm AEST for what should be a fascinating encounter.
Last time these teams met, in the final round of last season, they played out a disappointing dead rubber draw, which left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth.
Both teams head into the clash on the back of honorable losses last week. The Tigers have dropped three in a row to first-class teams in Collingwood, Fremantle and Geelong.
The Power dropped their first of the season to North Melbourne last week, after conceding a seven goal first quarter, to only lose by ten points.
The Tigers will be hoping this game comes down to the battle of the clearances, as they have flexed their muscle in that area, ranking second in the competition.
In the middle they have superior aces up their sleeve called Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin and Brett Deledio.
If the Tigs are to win this game they will need to play a full four quarters, something which has been lacking all season.
In the last three weeks the Tigers held a first-quarter lead on all occasions, only to watch it erode with haste.
The Power, on the other end, have been the entire opposite, starting the game off slow and coming home like a freight train.
If Port can control their free kick count from last week and show a bit more polish in their finishing, it should get them the win against the Tigers.
The young and inexperienced back-line will look to prove their worth against the intimidating Tigers front half by attempting to shut down super duo Jack Riewoldt and Luke McGuane, who have combined for 31 goals so far this season.
To be honest this is a true toss of the coin. Until we see the effort from both teams it’s anyone’s contest.
For the fact they are at home, I like Port Adelaide to prevail by a whisker.
Dylan Arnold
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Do you know where I can find footage of O'Shea's goal-saving mark?
Brodie
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Brodie
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FULL TIME Port Adelaide: 10.13.73 Richmond: 17.6.114 The Tigers came to play from the get go and punished the disappointing Power who have now lost two in a row. The Tigers killer instincts on the rebound was the difference to me because they used the ball so efficiently. GOALS Power: Schulz 3, Mitchell 2, Wingard 1, Broadbent 1, Monfries 1, Gray 1, Moore 1 Tigers: Riewoldt 5, King 3, Newman 2, Grigg 2, Martin 1, Vlastuin 1, Tuck 1, McGuane 1, Nahas 1, Knights 1 TOP DISPOSALS Power: Cornes 29, Boak 24, Ebert 19, Wingard 18 Tigers: Martin 33, Deledio 32, Houli 24, Vlastuin 23, Ellis 23 My 3 votes would go to; 3 Votes: Deledio 2 Votes: Martin 1 Vote: Edwards
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 2' Remaining Jake King with his third of the day now after a set shot from 45 out. Icing on the cake! Port Adelaide: 10.12.72 Richmond: 17.6.114
Brodie
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Q4 – 3' Remaining Well it's not all bad for the Power! Kane Mitchell kicks a miraculous goal from the boundary line after a few magical bounces! GOAL! Port Adelaide: 10.12.72 Richmond: 16.6.108
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Loving the blog keep up the good work!
Brodie
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Q4 – 5' Remaining Shane Tuck obviously is struggling big time with his shoulder injury. He is only using one arm but is still soldering on. I salute you Tucky! Port Adelaide: 9.12.66 Richmond: 16.6.108
Brodie
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Q4 – 7' Remaining Looks like a lot of the crowd is starting to file out. I don't blame them, this ones over folks! Port Adelaide: 9.12.66 Richmond: 16.6.108
Brodie
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Q4 – 10' Remaining Monfries runs from the wing through a nice run of play and runs on hard to get the ball 25 out on an angle. He kicks to Gray strangely to gain about 5 meters. Gray then stranger kicks to Westhoff 45 out. Behind. Ergh, that was disgusting. Port Adelaide: 9.12.66 Richmond: 15.6.102
Brodie
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Q4 – 12' Remaining Tigers win the clearance and it goes to their main man Jack Riewoldt. From close range he nails it ! Game over red rover. GOAL! Port Adelaide: 9.11.65 Richmond: 15.6.102
Brodie
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Q4 – 14' Remaining The Tigers get a settler from former captain Chris Newman. HE marked 20 out and made no mistake GOAL! Port Adelaide: 9.11.65 Richmond: 14.6.96
Brodie
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Q4 – 17' Remaining Kane Mitchell has a great run through the middle of the ground but misses the kick as it's a Power through in. From the throw in it's roved by Broadbent. GOAL!! Port Adelaide: 9.11.65 Richmond: 13.6.90
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 17' Remaining Schulz takes a mark on the lead on a really tight angle but it looks like he's going to go for it. Nope, he goes to the square and WINGARD! Great Mark. GOAL! Can the Power do this? Port Adelaide: 8.11.59 Richmond: 13.6.90
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 20′ Remaining The final quarter is underway as Chad Wingard gives the Power another behind. Terrible kicking. The kick out is intercepted by the Power's Kane Mitchell. Mitchell trots in..... GOAL! Port Adelaide: 7.11.53 Richmond: 13.6.90
Brodie
Roar Guru
THREE QUARTER TIME Port Adelaide: 6.10.46 Richmond: 13.6.90 GOALS Power: Schultz 3, Gray 1, Monfries 1, Moore 1 Tigers: Riewoldt 4, King 2, Grigg 2, Martin 1, Newman 1, Tuck 1, Vlastuin 1, Knights 1, Nahas 1, McGuane 1 TOP DISPOSALS Power: Cornes 20, Boak 17, Wines 16, Schulz 15, Wingard 15 Tigers: Deledio 27, Martin 25, Vlastuin 19, Newman 17, Houli 17, Ellis 17
Brodie
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Q3 – 1′ Remaining Tigers locking the door now as they play possession footy in the back half. Again once they release there is space everywhere. Luke McGuane marks the ball 10m from goal and kicks a GOAL! Port Adelaide: 6.10.46 Richmond: 13.6.90
Brodie
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Q3 – 4′ Remaining Two consecutive goals for Shaun Grigg. A nice Tigers rebound ends up with Grigg marking 40m out from goal. Straight through the middle GOAL! Port Adelaide: 6.9.45 Richmond: 13.6.90
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q3 – 5′ Remaining Five minutes inside the Power 50 results in 0 goals. A sad story for the Power as they continue there failure to capitalize. Port Adelaide: 6.9.45 Richmond: 12.6.84
Brodie
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Q3 – 9′ Remaining Monfries finds a leading Daniel Stewart inside the forward 50 for the Power. His 3rd disposal is ..... a Behind. Shane Tuck is back on the ground - good news. Port Adelaide: 6.8.44 Richmond: 12.6.84
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q3 – 10′ Remaining Another one is in the bank for Richmond. This time it's Shaun Grigg 15m out he GOALS! Shane Tuck also off the ground with a shoulder injury, Port Adelaide: 6.7.43 Richmond: 12.6.84