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CibbuanoRound twenty-two preview: Port Adelaide v North Melbourne
August 28th 2009 16:32
VENUE and TIME: AAMI Stadium, Saturday 29 August, 7.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 21, Port Adelaide 6, North Melbourne 15
LAST TIME: North Melbourne 20.5 (125) def Port Adelaide 18.12 (120), Round 7, 2009 at Etihad Stadium
RECENT HISTORY: The honours have been shared in the past four clashes between these two sides.
FORM: Port Adelaide’s inconsistent form this season was summed up at the Gabba last Saturday night. The Power led by as much as 47 points in the first term but went missing after quarter-time and eventually lost to Brisbane by 15 points. Tenth-placed Port (9-12) will need Hawthorn to defeat Essendon and then record a big win over the Kangaroos - well over 100 points if they are going to have any hope of featuring in September action. North Melbourne has won two of its past three games - the shock five-point win over St Kilda at Etihad Stadium last Sunday the highlight in what has been a disappointing season for the men from Arden St. The Roos have won just six games for the year.
MEDICAL ROOM: The Power welcomes back midfielder Jason Davenport from an abductor injury but veteran Josh Carr (ankle), Daniel Motlop (ankle)Toby Thurstans (calf) and former skipper Warren Tredrea (calf) won’t play again this season. For the Kangaroos, Daniel Wells (osteitis pubis), Leigh Harding (hamstring), Robbie Tarrant (shoulder), Jack Ziebell (hip/leg), Luke Delaney (shoulder), Ben Warren (leg), Jesse Smith (hamstring), David Hale (hand) and Ben Ross (hamstring) are out for the year.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Kane Cornes vs. Brent Harvey
Harvey was below his best in the win over the Saints, racking up 16 possessions - well down on his season average of 22 disposals per game.
The North Melbourne skipper rarely has two bad games in a row and will be keen to bounce back with a big performance against Port Adelaide on Saturday night.
When Harvey is up and firing he is able to hurt sides with his ability to break the lines, kick goals and set up scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Cornes is Port’s best stopper in the middle and will be given the job of running with Harvey in what shapes as being a pivotal duel.
Not only will Cornes make Harvey earn every possession but he will also try and hurt him going the other way - the Power midfielder has averaged just under 27 touches per game in this season.
It is vital for the Kangaroos that Harvey works hard going both ways.
Levi Greenwood vs. Danyle Pearce
Like his side, Pearce has been incredibly up and down this season.
If Port is going to have any hope of kicking a winning score they will need Pearce to take the game on and continually deliver the football cleanly inside 50.
Greenwood did a superb blanketing job on St Kilda star Nick Dal Santo last weekend - he kept him to just nine touches - and will be given the task of tagging Pearce.
Expect Greenwood to apply plenty of body pressure early in a bid to put Pearce off his game.
Port will need Pearce to run hard all night otherwise Greenwood will dictate terms.
Alipate Carlile vs. Drew Petrie
Petrie was instrumental in the win over the Saints, booting four goals - two of which came in the last quarter.
North will need Petrie to fire once again if they are going to kick a big enough score to overcome a Power side that is capable of scoring heavily when it is switched on.
Carlile is usually given the job on the opposition’s most dangerous key forward and will most likely be given first crack at Petrie.
While the Roos defeated Saints they only managed 36 inside 50 entries - they will need to get more of the football into their forward line otherwise Petrie will struggle to replicate last weekend's performance.
Josh Gibson vs. Brett Ebert
With Motlop and Tredrea out of the side due to injury the Power will need Ebert to have an impact if they are going to have any hope of kicking a big enough score to secure their tenth win of the season.
Ebert has been well below his best in 2009 and will be keen to finish the year with a big performance.
Expect Gibson who has the ability to match Ebert in the air and also at ground level to line-up on the Port forward.
If the North defender is going to have any hope of winning his battle with Ebert he will need his midfield to suffocate Port’s runners in Shaun Burgoyne, Pearce and co. with their relentless pressure.
VERDICT: Port shouldn’t have any problem getting up for this clash - they are still a remote chance to play finals and it will be the last game for inaugural Power players Brendon Lade and Peter Burgoyne who deserve to be given a fitting send off. However, if they are just slightly off their game they will be made to pay by a North Melbourne side that is riding high after its upset win over St Kilda. We expect Mark Williams’ men to fire on all cylinders. Power by 32 points.
PORT ADELAIDE v NORTH MELBOURNE
PORT ADELAIDE
B: Hamish Hartlett, Alipate Carlile, Jacob Surjan
HB: Nathan Krakouer, Chad Cornes, Troy Chaplin
C: Shaun Burgoyne, Domenic Cassisi, Travis Boak
HF: Robbie Gray, Warren Tredrea*, Danyle Pearce
F: Matthew Thomas, Dean Brogan, Justin Westhoff
Foll: Brendon Lade, Kane Cornes, Peter Burgoyne
I/C: Matthew Broadbent, Jason Davenport, Nick Salter, Paul Stewart
Emg: Brett Ebert, David Rodan, Matthew Lobbe
In: Broadbent, P. Burgoyne, Davenport, Gray, J. Westhoff, Ebert
Out: Tom Logan, Daniel Motlop (ankle), David Rodan, Toby Thurstans (calf), Tredrea (calf)
* Brett Ebert has replaced Warren Tredrea.
NORTH MELBOURNE
B: Josh Gibson, Scott Thompson, Levi Greenwood
HB: Ed Lower, Nathan Grima, Alan Obst
C: Liam Anthony, Michael Firrito, Scott McMahon
HF: Leigh Adams, Lachie Hansen, Brent Harvey
F: Josh Smith, Drew Petrie, Matt Campbell
Foll: Hamish McIntosh, Cruize Garlett, Brady Rawlings
I/C: Andrew Swallow, Lindsay Thomas, Todd Goldstein, Aaron Edwards
Emg: Sam Power, Daniel Pratt, Sam Wright
In: Thomas
Out: Shannon Watt (retired)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 21, Port Adelaide 6, North Melbourne 15
LAST TIME: North Melbourne 20.5 (125) def Port Adelaide 18.12 (120), Round 7, 2009 at Etihad Stadium
RECENT HISTORY: The honours have been shared in the past four clashes between these two sides.
FORM: Port Adelaide’s inconsistent form this season was summed up at the Gabba last Saturday night. The Power led by as much as 47 points in the first term but went missing after quarter-time and eventually lost to Brisbane by 15 points. Tenth-placed Port (9-12) will need Hawthorn to defeat Essendon and then record a big win over the Kangaroos - well over 100 points if they are going to have any hope of featuring in September action. North Melbourne has won two of its past three games - the shock five-point win over St Kilda at Etihad Stadium last Sunday the highlight in what has been a disappointing season for the men from Arden St. The Roos have won just six games for the year.
MEDICAL ROOM: The Power welcomes back midfielder Jason Davenport from an abductor injury but veteran Josh Carr (ankle), Daniel Motlop (ankle)Toby Thurstans (calf) and former skipper Warren Tredrea (calf) won’t play again this season. For the Kangaroos, Daniel Wells (osteitis pubis), Leigh Harding (hamstring), Robbie Tarrant (shoulder), Jack Ziebell (hip/leg), Luke Delaney (shoulder), Ben Warren (leg), Jesse Smith (hamstring), David Hale (hand) and Ben Ross (hamstring) are out for the year.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Kane Cornes vs. Brent Harvey
Harvey was below his best in the win over the Saints, racking up 16 possessions - well down on his season average of 22 disposals per game.
The North Melbourne skipper rarely has two bad games in a row and will be keen to bounce back with a big performance against Port Adelaide on Saturday night.
When Harvey is up and firing he is able to hurt sides with his ability to break the lines, kick goals and set up scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Cornes is Port’s best stopper in the middle and will be given the job of running with Harvey in what shapes as being a pivotal duel.
Not only will Cornes make Harvey earn every possession but he will also try and hurt him going the other way - the Power midfielder has averaged just under 27 touches per game in this season.
It is vital for the Kangaroos that Harvey works hard going both ways.
Levi Greenwood vs. Danyle Pearce
Like his side, Pearce has been incredibly up and down this season.
If Port is going to have any hope of kicking a winning score they will need Pearce to take the game on and continually deliver the football cleanly inside 50.
Greenwood did a superb blanketing job on St Kilda star Nick Dal Santo last weekend - he kept him to just nine touches - and will be given the task of tagging Pearce.
Expect Greenwood to apply plenty of body pressure early in a bid to put Pearce off his game.
Port will need Pearce to run hard all night otherwise Greenwood will dictate terms.
Alipate Carlile vs. Drew Petrie
Petrie was instrumental in the win over the Saints, booting four goals - two of which came in the last quarter.
North will need Petrie to fire once again if they are going to kick a big enough score to overcome a Power side that is capable of scoring heavily when it is switched on.
Carlile is usually given the job on the opposition’s most dangerous key forward and will most likely be given first crack at Petrie.
While the Roos defeated Saints they only managed 36 inside 50 entries - they will need to get more of the football into their forward line otherwise Petrie will struggle to replicate last weekend's performance.
Josh Gibson vs. Brett Ebert
With Motlop and Tredrea out of the side due to injury the Power will need Ebert to have an impact if they are going to have any hope of kicking a big enough score to secure their tenth win of the season.
Ebert has been well below his best in 2009 and will be keen to finish the year with a big performance.
Expect Gibson who has the ability to match Ebert in the air and also at ground level to line-up on the Port forward.
If the North defender is going to have any hope of winning his battle with Ebert he will need his midfield to suffocate Port’s runners in Shaun Burgoyne, Pearce and co. with their relentless pressure.
VERDICT: Port shouldn’t have any problem getting up for this clash - they are still a remote chance to play finals and it will be the last game for inaugural Power players Brendon Lade and Peter Burgoyne who deserve to be given a fitting send off. However, if they are just slightly off their game they will be made to pay by a North Melbourne side that is riding high after its upset win over St Kilda. We expect Mark Williams’ men to fire on all cylinders. Power by 32 points.
PORT ADELAIDE v NORTH MELBOURNE
PORT ADELAIDE
B: Hamish Hartlett, Alipate Carlile, Jacob Surjan
HB: Nathan Krakouer, Chad Cornes, Troy Chaplin
C: Shaun Burgoyne, Domenic Cassisi, Travis Boak
HF: Robbie Gray, Warren Tredrea*, Danyle Pearce
F: Matthew Thomas, Dean Brogan, Justin Westhoff
Foll: Brendon Lade, Kane Cornes, Peter Burgoyne
I/C: Matthew Broadbent, Jason Davenport, Nick Salter, Paul Stewart
Emg: Brett Ebert, David Rodan, Matthew Lobbe
In: Broadbent, P. Burgoyne, Davenport, Gray, J. Westhoff, Ebert
Out: Tom Logan, Daniel Motlop (ankle), David Rodan, Toby Thurstans (calf), Tredrea (calf)
* Brett Ebert has replaced Warren Tredrea.
NORTH MELBOURNE
B: Josh Gibson, Scott Thompson, Levi Greenwood
HB: Ed Lower, Nathan Grima, Alan Obst
C: Liam Anthony, Michael Firrito, Scott McMahon
HF: Leigh Adams, Lachie Hansen, Brent Harvey
F: Josh Smith, Drew Petrie, Matt Campbell
Foll: Hamish McIntosh, Cruize Garlett, Brady Rawlings
I/C: Andrew Swallow, Lindsay Thomas, Todd Goldstein, Aaron Edwards
Emg: Sam Power, Daniel Pratt, Sam Wright
In: Thomas
Out: Shannon Watt (retired)
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