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Five talking points: Port Adelaide v Fremantle

Tom Wilson September 5, 2015 6:44 PM

1. Port to ponder what might have been
It was a dead rubber against a Fremantle side that made 12 changes but Port Adelaide's second quarter spurt was evidence that the Power are still capable of being one of the most exciting teams in the competition. They kicked eight goals and kept the Dockers scoreless. Hamish Hartlett was superb across half-back with nine possessions, two inside-50s and a goal. It was the match winning quarter and ensured the Power finished the season with six wins from their last seven games. That's just one win from 8th spot. It's impossible not to look back at losses to Brisbane and Carlton and think what might have been. A season with so much promise has been a disappointment and will no doubt rest heavily on their minds during the finals. They still have a number of star players and if the whispers are correct, they will bring in Charlie Dixon for Jay Schulz, who looks set to join Fremantle. I'd be very surprised if Port don't bounce back into premiership contention 2016.

2. Give it a rest
Coming into the game it seemed impossible for Fremantle to win but in the first quarter Ross Lyon's famed system was doing the trick. They held a three-goal lead despite a dozen changes at quarter-time before the Power kicked into gear. The Dockers got through the game without any injuries which was the sole goal. Matt Taberner came into the side and was very impressive with two goals and may give match committee a few headaches come next week.

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