Adelaide Oval will play host to Friday's Round 3 AFL game between Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power. The game kicks off at 8:20 pm with Port Adelaide Power heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Adelaide Crows vs. Port Adelaide Power game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday April 1, 2022 at 8:20 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
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Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide Power Odds
Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide Power Preview
The magnitude of the first ‘Showdown’ of the year has only been amplified with both clubs still searching for their first win.
The Crows found themselves down four goals at the end of the first quarter last week on their way to a disappointing 42 point loss against Collingwood, while a similar story also unfolded at the Adelaide Oval with Port suffering a disheartening 64-point defeat to Hawthorn.
Injuries have played a big part in both clubs’ struggles, and that unfortunate trend has continued with Rory Sloane set to miss this clash with an adductor issue.
The Power have a long list of outs, the most important being Charlie Dixon and Orazio Fantasia.
Port has clearly been lacking a target up forward, while the absence of one of the game’s elite defenders, Aliir Aliir, was felt instantly last week against the young Hawks.
Looking ahead, it’s tough to feel confident in either side, but if the Power can build on their first half against the Hawks last week, they should be able to bounce back.
Port has won four straight games over the Crows dating back to 2019, and there’s a good chance Ollie Wines and Xavier Duursma leave their mark on this game given the state of Adelaide’s midfield.
If someone like Mitch Georgiades can step up and kick goals, Port win comfortably.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Port Adelaide Power to win at $1.35 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Mitch Georgiades at $9.50.
Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide Power Teams
CROWS
B: B.Frampton, J.Butts, L.Brown
HB: B.Smith, T.Doedee, C.Jones
C: J.Dawson, R.Laird, L.Sholl
HF: N.McHenry, E.Himmelberg, J.Rowe
F: J.Rachele, D.Fogarty, L.Gollant
FOLL: R.O’Brien, B.Keays, M.Crouch
I/C: H.Schoenberg, L.Murphy, B.Cook, M.Hinge
EMG: L.Pedlar, J.Soligo, N.Murray, J.Hately
IN: B.Frampton, R.Laird, L.Murphy
OUT: N.Murray, L.Pedlar (both omitted), R.Sloane (injured), J.Soligo (sub)
POWER
B: R.Burton, T.McKenzie, S.Skinner
HB: R.Bonner, T.Jonas, D.Byrne-Jones
C: D.Houston, O.Wines, K.Amon
HF: Z.Butters, M.Georgiades, C.Rozee
F: S.Mayes, T.Marshall, S.Powell-Pepper
FOLL: S.Lycett, W.Drew, T.Boak
I/C: S.Motlop, J.McEntee, L.Jones, J.Mead
EMG: M.Frederick, X.Duursma, T.Dumont, S.Hayes
IN: S.Mayes, J.McEntee
OUT: J.Sinn, J.Finlayson, X.Duursma (all omitted)