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CibbuanoRound seventeen preview: Adelaide v Port Adelaide
July 25th 2009 16:06
VENUE and TIME: AAMI Stadium, Sunday 26 July, 4.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 26, Port Adelaide 14, Adelaide 12
LAST TIME: Port Adelaide 15.15 (105) def Adelaide 12.7 (79), Round 6, 2009 at AAMI Stadium
RECENT HISTORY: The honours have been shared in the past four clashes between these two sides.
FORM: Adelaide’s seven-game winning streak came to an end when they were thumped to the tune of 57 points by ladder leaders St Kilda at Etihad Stadium last Sunday. The Crows are currently in sixth spot on the AFL ladder with a 10-6 win-loss record. Port Adelaide kept its finals hopes alive with a 36-point win over West Coast at AAMI Stadium. The Power have eight wins to their name and are only percentage outside the top eight.
MEDICAL ROOM: Adelaide will be without David MacKay (hamstring) while veteran midfielder Tyson Edwards will miss his second straight match with a hamstring injury. Brad Moran (knee), Nick Gill (leg) and youngster Shaun McKernan (fractured foremarm) are also unavailable. For Port, star midfielder Shaun Burgoyne and Hamish Hartlett return from knee and hamstring injuries respectively while Daniel Motlop (foot) is still out.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Kane Cornes vs. Scott Thompson
Thompson has been one of his side’s most consistent players so far this season, averaging 27 possessions per game.
The former Demon is effective in close and provides Adelaide with plenty of drive - he leads the Crows for clearances and is second for inside 50’s.
Port will be keen to limit his impact on the contest as it will help them starve the likes of Kurt Tippett and Jason Porplyzia of quality supply.
Cornes is Port’s best stopper in the midfield and will be given the task of running with Thompson in what will be a pivotal duel in determining the outcome of this match.
Not only will Cornes apply relentless pressure at the stoppages he will also try and test out the defensive side of his opponents game - the Power veteran racked up a game-high 37 disposals the last time these two sides met in round six.
Ben Rutten vs. Warren Tredrea
Tredrea has been well below his best in recent weeks, managing just three goals in his past two matches.
Port will need a lift from Tredrea if they are going to have any hope of kicking a big enough score to secure a much-needed win.
However, Tredrea's task won't be an easy one with one of the best one-on-one defenders Rutten to be his direct opponent.
If the former Power skipper is going to have any hope of having an influence on the outcome of the contest he will need his midfield to be precise with their use of the football going forward rather than just bomb it into the forward line otherwise they will be punished on the rebound by the likes of Graham Johncock and Andrew McLeod.
Jacob Surjan vs. Jason Porplyzia
Porplyzia has been his side’s most productive forward this season, booting 36 goals in 16 games..
When Porplyzia fires the Crows invariably go on to win so shutting him down will be a key for the Power.
Surjan did a superb job on Eagles goal sneak Mark LeCras last weekend and will be given first crack at Porplyzia in what will be a crucial match-up.
Port will need Surjan to be switched on defensively for the full four quarters and not give Porplyzia in time or space in which to work in as he can turn a game on its head with a quick two to three goal burst.
Robert Shirley vs. Danyle Pearce
Pearce has struggled to have his usual impact in the past fortnight, collecting just 18 and 16 possessions against Melbourne and West Coast.
The 23-year-old will be keen to bounce back and will need to be watched closely as he can hurt side’s with his ability to break the lines and set up scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Shirley has clearly been brought back into the side to perform a negating role and will most likely be given the job of tagging Pearce.
The 2006 NAB Rising star winner has shown in recent times that he struggles to break a tight tag so expect Shirley to apply plenty of body pressure and deny him any space.
It is vital for the Power that Pearce imposes himself on the contest early and tries to expose Shirley’s lack of pace.
VERDICT: Both sides have plenty to play for with Adelaide keen to bounce back and keep in the hunt for a top-four finish while Port needs to keep on winning if they are going to have any hope of securing a finals berth. The Power appear to have an edge in the ruck - Brendon Lade and Dean Brogan won the hit-outs 44-27 when these two sides met earlier in the year - but the Crows have more consistent performers on every line and should get up in what promises to be yet another classic contest between these two bitter rivals. Crows by 15 points.
ADELAIDE v PORT ADELAIDE
ADELAIDE
B: Graham Johncock, Ben Rutten, Andy Otten
HB: Brad Symes, Nathan Bock, Brent Reilly
C: Nathan van Berlo, Scott Thompson, Patrick Dangerfield
HF: Bernie Vince, Scott Stevens, Andrew McLeod
F: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Chris Knights
Foll: Ivan Maric, Simon Goodwin, Michael Doughty
I/C: Robert Shirley, James Sellar, Brodie Martin, Brett Burton
Emg: Taylor Walker, Phil Davis, Richard Douglas
In: van Berlo, Shirley
Out: David Mackay (hamstring), Richard Douglas
PORT ADELAIDE
B: Alipate Carlile, Toby Thurstans, Jacob Surjan
HB: Nathan Krakouer, Chad Cornes, Paul Stewart
C: Steven Salopek, Domenic Cassisi, Travis Boak
HF: Robert Gray, Warren Tredrea, David Rodan
F: Brett Ebert, Brendon Lade, Justin Westhoff
Foll: Dean Brogan, Kane Cornes, Danyle Pearce
I/C: Shaun Burgoyne, Troy Chaplin, Jason Davenport, Nick Lower
Emg: Matthew Broadbent, Hamish Hartlett, Nick Salter
In: S Burgoyne, Chaplin
Out: Matthew Broadbent, Nick Salter
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 26, Port Adelaide 14, Adelaide 12
LAST TIME: Port Adelaide 15.15 (105) def Adelaide 12.7 (79), Round 6, 2009 at AAMI Stadium
RECENT HISTORY: The honours have been shared in the past four clashes between these two sides.
FORM: Adelaide’s seven-game winning streak came to an end when they were thumped to the tune of 57 points by ladder leaders St Kilda at Etihad Stadium last Sunday. The Crows are currently in sixth spot on the AFL ladder with a 10-6 win-loss record. Port Adelaide kept its finals hopes alive with a 36-point win over West Coast at AAMI Stadium. The Power have eight wins to their name and are only percentage outside the top eight.
MEDICAL ROOM: Adelaide will be without David MacKay (hamstring) while veteran midfielder Tyson Edwards will miss his second straight match with a hamstring injury. Brad Moran (knee), Nick Gill (leg) and youngster Shaun McKernan (fractured foremarm) are also unavailable. For Port, star midfielder Shaun Burgoyne and Hamish Hartlett return from knee and hamstring injuries respectively while Daniel Motlop (foot) is still out.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Kane Cornes vs. Scott Thompson
Thompson has been one of his side’s most consistent players so far this season, averaging 27 possessions per game.
The former Demon is effective in close and provides Adelaide with plenty of drive - he leads the Crows for clearances and is second for inside 50’s.
Port will be keen to limit his impact on the contest as it will help them starve the likes of Kurt Tippett and Jason Porplyzia of quality supply.
Cornes is Port’s best stopper in the midfield and will be given the task of running with Thompson in what will be a pivotal duel in determining the outcome of this match.
Not only will Cornes apply relentless pressure at the stoppages he will also try and test out the defensive side of his opponents game - the Power veteran racked up a game-high 37 disposals the last time these two sides met in round six.
Ben Rutten vs. Warren Tredrea
Tredrea has been well below his best in recent weeks, managing just three goals in his past two matches.
Port will need a lift from Tredrea if they are going to have any hope of kicking a big enough score to secure a much-needed win.
However, Tredrea's task won't be an easy one with one of the best one-on-one defenders Rutten to be his direct opponent.
If the former Power skipper is going to have any hope of having an influence on the outcome of the contest he will need his midfield to be precise with their use of the football going forward rather than just bomb it into the forward line otherwise they will be punished on the rebound by the likes of Graham Johncock and Andrew McLeod.
Jacob Surjan vs. Jason Porplyzia
Porplyzia has been his side’s most productive forward this season, booting 36 goals in 16 games..
When Porplyzia fires the Crows invariably go on to win so shutting him down will be a key for the Power.
Surjan did a superb job on Eagles goal sneak Mark LeCras last weekend and will be given first crack at Porplyzia in what will be a crucial match-up.
Port will need Surjan to be switched on defensively for the full four quarters and not give Porplyzia in time or space in which to work in as he can turn a game on its head with a quick two to three goal burst.
Robert Shirley vs. Danyle Pearce
Pearce has struggled to have his usual impact in the past fortnight, collecting just 18 and 16 possessions against Melbourne and West Coast.
The 23-year-old will be keen to bounce back and will need to be watched closely as he can hurt side’s with his ability to break the lines and set up scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Shirley has clearly been brought back into the side to perform a negating role and will most likely be given the job of tagging Pearce.
The 2006 NAB Rising star winner has shown in recent times that he struggles to break a tight tag so expect Shirley to apply plenty of body pressure and deny him any space.
It is vital for the Power that Pearce imposes himself on the contest early and tries to expose Shirley’s lack of pace.
VERDICT: Both sides have plenty to play for with Adelaide keen to bounce back and keep in the hunt for a top-four finish while Port needs to keep on winning if they are going to have any hope of securing a finals berth. The Power appear to have an edge in the ruck - Brendon Lade and Dean Brogan won the hit-outs 44-27 when these two sides met earlier in the year - but the Crows have more consistent performers on every line and should get up in what promises to be yet another classic contest between these two bitter rivals. Crows by 15 points.
ADELAIDE v PORT ADELAIDE
ADELAIDE
B: Graham Johncock, Ben Rutten, Andy Otten
HB: Brad Symes, Nathan Bock, Brent Reilly
C: Nathan van Berlo, Scott Thompson, Patrick Dangerfield
HF: Bernie Vince, Scott Stevens, Andrew McLeod
F: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Chris Knights
Foll: Ivan Maric, Simon Goodwin, Michael Doughty
I/C: Robert Shirley, James Sellar, Brodie Martin, Brett Burton
Emg: Taylor Walker, Phil Davis, Richard Douglas
In: van Berlo, Shirley
Out: David Mackay (hamstring), Richard Douglas
PORT ADELAIDE
B: Alipate Carlile, Toby Thurstans, Jacob Surjan
HB: Nathan Krakouer, Chad Cornes, Paul Stewart
C: Steven Salopek, Domenic Cassisi, Travis Boak
HF: Robert Gray, Warren Tredrea, David Rodan
F: Brett Ebert, Brendon Lade, Justin Westhoff
Foll: Dean Brogan, Kane Cornes, Danyle Pearce
I/C: Shaun Burgoyne, Troy Chaplin, Jason Davenport, Nick Lower
Emg: Matthew Broadbent, Hamish Hartlett, Nick Salter
In: S Burgoyne, Chaplin
Out: Matthew Broadbent, Nick Salter
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