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Port Adelaide Power have boosted their finals credentials with a 14-point win over the reigning premiers, Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on Friday night.
The Power came from behind in the second quarter to kick six unanswered goals to set up their win with a late flurry before the half-time siren.
The Tigers looked to make a chase in the last term but the Power held off by utilising an ultra-defensive tactic, which looked to be shaky at times, but enough to see out the game.
The power won the midfield-battle with 49-35 clearances, managed to pepper the inside 50s with 68-49, and 187-153 in contested possessions for the night.
A bake from coach Ken Hinkley seemed to do the trick for midfielder Jared Polec as he took the game on and proved to be damaging on the scoreboard and around the contest.
Ollie Wines, Chad Wingard, Justin Westhoff and Darcy Byrne-Jones all played at their best, while Paddy Ryder battled manfully to win the ruck battle for the evening. Robbie and Sam Gray managed to get multiple goals each.
The Tigers were short of major contributors as they were missing star man Dustin Martin, and were short of form from captain Trent Cotchin. Jack Riewoldt managed to get on the end of three majors, while Jason Castagna returned to the side with two goals as well as Shane Edwards.
An ankle injury scare to key defender David Astbury will be reviewed for next week, though he managed to play out the game.
While they managed to win the Round 12 Port Adelaide will host the Western Bulldogs next Thursday before Melbourne the following Friday afterwards.
The Tigers will look to next Sunday against Geelong at the MCG in an away game, where they’ll need to make a solid effort to remain in the top-two before their bye.
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