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CibbuanoRound four preview: Hawthorn v Port Adelaide
April 17th 2009 14:28
VENUE and TIME: MCG, Saturday 18 April, 2.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 18, Hawthorn 6, Port Adelaide 12
LAST TIME: Hawthorn 17.15 (117) def Port Adelaide 15.12 (102), Round 8 2008 at Aurora Stadium
RECENT HISTORY: Port Adelaide has won eight of its past ten against Hawthorn.
FORM: Hawthorn kick-started its premiership defence with a 54-point demolition of North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium last Sunday after suffering losses to Geelong and Sydney in the first two rounds. Port Adelaide opened the season with a solid 41-point win over Essendon and were then thumped to the tune of 50 points by West Coast before doing what was expected of them, disposing of last year’s wooden spooners Melbourne by 57 points at AAMI Stadium in round three.
MEDICAL ROOM: Hawthorn welcomes back midfielders Jordan Lewis (shoulder) and Brad Sewell (groin) and ruckman Robert Campbell (glute) for the clash against the Power . But they are still without premiership players Stephen Gilham (knee), Grant Birchall (broken thumb), Xavier Ellis (foot sprain), Trent Croad (foot) and Rick Ladson (knee). Port will be without forward Justin Westhoff (foot) for at least six weeks while star midfielder Shaun Burgoyne will play despite experiencing knee soreness after the win over the Demons.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Kane Cornes vs. Sam Mitchell
Mitchell bounced back from his disappointing game against the Swans, racking up a game-high 37 possessions in the win over the Kangaroos.
The Hawthorn skipper led from the front and was instrumental in the win with his ability to win the football at the stoppages and set up his runners with his clean use of the football by hand.
If the Power are going to be any hope of shutting down Hawthorn’s potent forward line they will need to quell the influence of Mitchell.
When these two sides met in round 20, 2007, Cornes restricted Mitchell to just 19 possessions and helped himself to a game-high 38 touches and three goals in a performance that earned him the three Brownlow medal votes.
Expect Cornes to once again be given the task of tagging Mitchell in what shapes as being a crucial match-up in determining the outcome of this contest.
Cornes will give Mitchell very little time or space at the stoppages and will try to hurt him going the other way.
Brad Sewell vs. Shaun Burgoyne
With skipper Domenic Cassisi and Peter Burgoyne both suspended, the Power will need Shaun Burgoyne to have a big game if they are going to record their third win of the season.
The youngest of the Burygone brothers was his side’s best player the last time these two sides met in round eight last year with a team-high 31 possessions, one goal and four inside 50’s.
Shaun Burgoyne is regarded as one of the premier midfielders in the competition because of his ability to break the lines and kick goals - quelling his influence in the middle will go a long way towards securing a win for the Hawks.
Sewell has done a stellar job on Shaun Burgoyne in the past - he restricted him to just 14 touches in round 20, 2007 and will most likely be given the task of tagging the classy Port midfielder once again on Saturday.
Michael Pettigrew vs. Lance Franklin
Franklin has been solid without being spectacular so far this season but still looms as a danger man for the Power.
When these two sides met last year Franklin booted six goals to inspire his side to a 15-point win.
Pettigrew is giving away three centimetres and more than ten kilos to Franklin but he has the pace to match last year’s Coleman medallist on the lead.
In Port’s last win over the Hawks in 2007 Pettigrew restricted Franklin to just nine possessions and two goals.
A similar defensive performance on the Hawks star on Saturday will go a long way towards securing the four premiership points for the Power.
Pettigrew will need support from his midfield which will need to apply relentless pressure and not give Hawthorn’s on-ball division any time of space in which to deliver the football cleanly inside 50.
Thomas Murphy vs. Warren Tredrea
The former Port Adelaide skipper turned the clock back against the Demons, booting six goals.
Tredrea has a solid record against Hawthorn - he has booted 21 goals in his past seven games - and he will fancy his chances of having an impact on Saturday given the Hawks are still undermanned down back.
With Croad and Gilham still on the sidelines Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson will most likely give Murphy the task of matching up on Tredrea.
If the Power are able to win the contested football and move it quickly into the forward line Tredrea could well have a day out against the inexperienced Murphy who has played just 33 games since being selected in the 2004 national draft.
VERDICT: Port may have the wood over Hawthorn but the loss of Peter Burgoyne and Cassisi will cost them the four premiership points on Saturday. The Hawks now have the edge in the middle and with the return of their two best ruckmen in Campbell and Simon Taylor from injury and suspension respectively, the likes of Lewis, Mitchell and Sewell should be able to win enough of the football at the stoppages and provide Franklin and co. with enough quality supply to kick a winning score. Hawks by 23 points.
HAWTHORN v PORT ADELAIDE
HAWTHORN
B: Brent Guerra, Thomas Murphy, Brendan Whitecross
HB: Stuart Dew, Robert Campbell, Luke Hodge
C: Clinton Young, Sam Mitchell, Chance Bateman
HF: Cyril Rioli, Lance Franklin, Cameron Stokes
F: Campbell Brown, Jarryd Roughead, Mark Williams
Foll: Simon Taylor, Brad Sewell, Travis Tuck
I/C: Brent Renouf, Jordan Lewis, Jarryd Morton, Garry Moss
Emg: Beau Dowler, Ryan Schoenmakers, Matt Sucking
In: Campbell, Lewis, Sewell, Taylor
Out: Grant Birchall (thumb), Xavier Ellis (foot), Stephen Gilham (knee), Ryan Schoenmakers
PORT ADELAIDE
B: Michael Pettigrew, Alipate Carlile, Jacob Surjan
HB: Nathan Krakouer, Troy Chaplin, Matt Thomas
C: Shaun Burgoyne, Chad Cornes, Steven Salopek
HF: Robert Gray, Warren Tredrea, Hamish Hartlett
F: Brett Ebert, Brendon Lade, Daniel Motlop
Foll: Dean Brogan, Kane Cornes, Danyle Pearce
I/C: Travis Boak, Josh Carr, Tom Logan, Wade Thompson
Emg: Jason Davenport, David Rodan, Toby Thurstans
In: Hartlett, Logan
Out: Peter Burgoyne (susp), Domenic Cassisi (susp)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 18, Hawthorn 6, Port Adelaide 12
LAST TIME: Hawthorn 17.15 (117) def Port Adelaide 15.12 (102), Round 8 2008 at Aurora Stadium
RECENT HISTORY: Port Adelaide has won eight of its past ten against Hawthorn.
FORM: Hawthorn kick-started its premiership defence with a 54-point demolition of North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium last Sunday after suffering losses to Geelong and Sydney in the first two rounds. Port Adelaide opened the season with a solid 41-point win over Essendon and were then thumped to the tune of 50 points by West Coast before doing what was expected of them, disposing of last year’s wooden spooners Melbourne by 57 points at AAMI Stadium in round three.
MEDICAL ROOM: Hawthorn welcomes back midfielders Jordan Lewis (shoulder) and Brad Sewell (groin) and ruckman Robert Campbell (glute) for the clash against the Power . But they are still without premiership players Stephen Gilham (knee), Grant Birchall (broken thumb), Xavier Ellis (foot sprain), Trent Croad (foot) and Rick Ladson (knee). Port will be without forward Justin Westhoff (foot) for at least six weeks while star midfielder Shaun Burgoyne will play despite experiencing knee soreness after the win over the Demons.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Kane Cornes vs. Sam Mitchell
Mitchell bounced back from his disappointing game against the Swans, racking up a game-high 37 possessions in the win over the Kangaroos.
The Hawthorn skipper led from the front and was instrumental in the win with his ability to win the football at the stoppages and set up his runners with his clean use of the football by hand.
If the Power are going to be any hope of shutting down Hawthorn’s potent forward line they will need to quell the influence of Mitchell.
When these two sides met in round 20, 2007, Cornes restricted Mitchell to just 19 possessions and helped himself to a game-high 38 touches and three goals in a performance that earned him the three Brownlow medal votes.
Expect Cornes to once again be given the task of tagging Mitchell in what shapes as being a crucial match-up in determining the outcome of this contest.
Cornes will give Mitchell very little time or space at the stoppages and will try to hurt him going the other way.
Brad Sewell vs. Shaun Burgoyne
With skipper Domenic Cassisi and Peter Burgoyne both suspended, the Power will need Shaun Burgoyne to have a big game if they are going to record their third win of the season.
The youngest of the Burygone brothers was his side’s best player the last time these two sides met in round eight last year with a team-high 31 possessions, one goal and four inside 50’s.
Shaun Burgoyne is regarded as one of the premier midfielders in the competition because of his ability to break the lines and kick goals - quelling his influence in the middle will go a long way towards securing a win for the Hawks.
Sewell has done a stellar job on Shaun Burgoyne in the past - he restricted him to just 14 touches in round 20, 2007 and will most likely be given the task of tagging the classy Port midfielder once again on Saturday.
Michael Pettigrew vs. Lance Franklin
Franklin has been solid without being spectacular so far this season but still looms as a danger man for the Power.
When these two sides met last year Franklin booted six goals to inspire his side to a 15-point win.
Pettigrew is giving away three centimetres and more than ten kilos to Franklin but he has the pace to match last year’s Coleman medallist on the lead.
In Port’s last win over the Hawks in 2007 Pettigrew restricted Franklin to just nine possessions and two goals.
A similar defensive performance on the Hawks star on Saturday will go a long way towards securing the four premiership points for the Power.
Pettigrew will need support from his midfield which will need to apply relentless pressure and not give Hawthorn’s on-ball division any time of space in which to deliver the football cleanly inside 50.
Thomas Murphy vs. Warren Tredrea
The former Port Adelaide skipper turned the clock back against the Demons, booting six goals.
Tredrea has a solid record against Hawthorn - he has booted 21 goals in his past seven games - and he will fancy his chances of having an impact on Saturday given the Hawks are still undermanned down back.
With Croad and Gilham still on the sidelines Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson will most likely give Murphy the task of matching up on Tredrea.
If the Power are able to win the contested football and move it quickly into the forward line Tredrea could well have a day out against the inexperienced Murphy who has played just 33 games since being selected in the 2004 national draft.
VERDICT: Port may have the wood over Hawthorn but the loss of Peter Burgoyne and Cassisi will cost them the four premiership points on Saturday. The Hawks now have the edge in the middle and with the return of their two best ruckmen in Campbell and Simon Taylor from injury and suspension respectively, the likes of Lewis, Mitchell and Sewell should be able to win enough of the football at the stoppages and provide Franklin and co. with enough quality supply to kick a winning score. Hawks by 23 points.
HAWTHORN v PORT ADELAIDE
HAWTHORN
B: Brent Guerra, Thomas Murphy, Brendan Whitecross
HB: Stuart Dew, Robert Campbell, Luke Hodge
C: Clinton Young, Sam Mitchell, Chance Bateman
HF: Cyril Rioli, Lance Franklin, Cameron Stokes
F: Campbell Brown, Jarryd Roughead, Mark Williams
Foll: Simon Taylor, Brad Sewell, Travis Tuck
I/C: Brent Renouf, Jordan Lewis, Jarryd Morton, Garry Moss
Emg: Beau Dowler, Ryan Schoenmakers, Matt Sucking
In: Campbell, Lewis, Sewell, Taylor
Out: Grant Birchall (thumb), Xavier Ellis (foot), Stephen Gilham (knee), Ryan Schoenmakers
PORT ADELAIDE
B: Michael Pettigrew, Alipate Carlile, Jacob Surjan
HB: Nathan Krakouer, Troy Chaplin, Matt Thomas
C: Shaun Burgoyne, Chad Cornes, Steven Salopek
HF: Robert Gray, Warren Tredrea, Hamish Hartlett
F: Brett Ebert, Brendon Lade, Daniel Motlop
Foll: Dean Brogan, Kane Cornes, Danyle Pearce
I/C: Travis Boak, Josh Carr, Tom Logan, Wade Thompson
Emg: Jason Davenport, David Rodan, Toby Thurstans
In: Hartlett, Logan
Out: Peter Burgoyne (susp), Domenic Cassisi (susp)
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