Port Adelaide
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Match Complete
Essendon
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| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| S. Powell-Pepper |  | 14:41 | ||
| O. Wines | | 13:21 | ||
| 12:22 | | A. Waterman | ||
| D. Byrne-Jones | | 10:01 | ||
| T. Dumont | | 7:50 | ||
| 0:40 | | Rushed | ||
| 9.8 (62) | Third Quarter [+] | 6.12 (48) | ||
| 28:48 | | N. Martin | ||
| 28:09 | | D. Parish | ||
| T. Dumont |  | 24:35 | ||
| Rushed | | 23:19 | ||
| T. Dumont | | 22:09 | ||
| 17:21 | | S. Durham | ||
| 16:45 | | D. Smith | ||
| S. Powell-Pepper | | 14:22 | ||
| C. Rozee | | 13:38 | ||
| 12:31 | | A. Waterman | ||
| 10:50 | | N. Martin | ||
| 1:39 | | H. Jones | ||
| 8.4 (52) | Second Quarter [+] | 2.9 (21) | ||
| 26:20 | | T. Wanganeen | ||
| 22:40 | | A. McGrath | ||
| S. Powell-Pepper | | 17:45 | ||
| S. Powell-Pepper | | 16:10 | ||
| S. Powell-Pepper | | 14:59 | ||
| 11:46 | | A. Phillips | ||
| S. Motlop | | 9:35 | ||
| 7:16 | | D. Parish | ||
| T. Marshall | | 4:35 | ||
| 3:31 | | A. Perkins | ||
| C. Dixon | | 1:55 | ||
| 4.2 (26) | First Quarter [+] | 0.6 (6) | ||
| 27:36 | | J. Caldwell | ||
| 26:41 | | H. Jones | ||
| Z. Butters | | 25:19 | ||
| Z. Butters | | 18:41 | ||
| 16:49 | | D. Smith | ||
| C. Dixon | | 15:23 | ||
| 11:22 | | Rushed | ||
| 10:25 | | B. Hobbs | ||
| J. Finlayson | | 7:53 | ||
| 6:41 | | N. Martin | ||
| C. Rozee | | 4:39 | ||
| T. Marshall | | 1:01 | ||
Charlie Dixon returns for his first game of the season as Port Adelaide look to return to the winners’ list against Essendon. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 4:40pm (AEST).
After four consecutive wins, the Power’s run of form hit a wall in defeat to Geelong last week. It leaves last year’s preliminary finalists with a 4-6 record, and still with plenty of work to do to recover from their five losses to start the year.
Dixon’s return, having missed the first ten rounds with a series of ankle injuries, is a major boost for the Power, whose forward structure has struggled mightily without his presence. It means emerging youngster Mitch Georgiades makes way, with recruit Jeremy Finlayson and the developing Todd Marshall to join Dixon in attack.
The Bombers have been even poorer than the Power to start 2022, with last year’s surprise finalists sitting in the bottom four with a 2-8 record.
Rebounding defender Mason Redman has been one of the few shining lights for the Dons this year, so his absence through suspension is a major blow. However, the returns of ruck Andrew Phillips, defender Jordan Ridley and midfield tough nut Jye Caldwell soften the blow.
Game information
Opening bounce: 4:40pm (AEST)
Venue: Adelaide Oval
TV: Fox Footy
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Betting: Power $1.12, Bombers $6.25 (odds via PlayUp)
Port Adelaide
B: T. Jonas (c), A. Aliir, D. Houston
HB: R. Burton, T. Clurey, D. Byrne-Jones
C: K. Amon, W. Drew, T. Dumont
HF: Z. Butters, T. Marshall, C. Rozee
F: R. Gray, C. Dixon, S. Powell-Pepper
FOLL: J. Finlayson, O. Wines, T. Boak
I/C: S. Motlop, K. Farrell, S. Hayes, R. Bonner
EMG: M. Georgiades, L. Jones, J. McEntee, M. Frederick
IN: Dixon, Bonner
OUT: Jones, Georgiades
Essendon
B: Z. Reid, J. Laverde, J. Kelly
HB: J. Ridley, D. Heppell (c), A. McGrath
C: Z. Merrett, J. Caldwell, D. Smith
HF: S. Durham, B. Hobbs, A. Perkins
F: A. Waterman, P. Wright, H. Jones
FOLL: A. Phillips, D. Parish, N. Martin
I/C: S. Draper, D. Shiel, N. Hind, T. Wanganeen
EMG: A. Francis, T. Cutler, B. Zerk-Thatcher, B. Ham
IN: Phillips, Jones, Ridley, Caldwell, Wanganeen (R10 medi-sub)
OUT: Francis, Redman, Guelfi, Bryan, Cutler
Birdman
Roar Rookie
When you say Hinkley's the worst coach in history, there can't be any context, particularly as he's got Port into numerous finals including prelims. Can't agree, Joel.
Spanner
Roar Rookie
Don’s supporters are the real problem
Spanner
Roar Rookie
Yes dominated bombers 2 points
Spanner
Roar Rookie
Charlie think about time u man up take good with bad bombers need supporters like u not
Spanner
Roar Rookie
Thats what makes u a joke of a supporter,or has been umpires again
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
I expect Ben Ruttens resignation first thing Monday morning. The club needs to listen to their supporters. Extending Xavier Campbell was a mistake and allow Rutten to continue will also be a mistake
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
What a terrible game of footy
Joel Erickson
Roar Guru
You're missing context with all those names Birdman. Hinkley has had a talented list for his entire decade at Port Adelaide, yet only has a 50 per cent finals rate and three prelim final losses to show for it. Those other blokes took over terrible teams that no-one could do well with.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Plus Tim Watson, Scott Watters, Peter Knights, James Hird, Matthew Knights, etc....
Birdman
Roar Rookie
There hasn't always been 18 teams in the VFL/AFL so I'm not sure your theory flies.
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Mr Right
Roar Rookie
I have seen the Dons play one good quarter all year. Can they make it 3 good quarters in 2022?
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Joel Erickson
Roar Guru
That quarter is pretty much Hinkley's career in a nutshell. Team is being dominated, but has no idea how to try to fix it. How the man survived more than a couple of years above VFL level I'll never know.
Joel Erickson
Roar Guru
No coach in AFL history has been with the same team longer than Hinkley without making a Grand Final. That makes him the worst coach in history.
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