Match report: Finals hopes alive as Power shock Roos
July 16, 2016 7:18 PM
PORT Adelaide suddenly looks to have a genuine chance of making the finals after comfortably defeating an inaccurate North Melbourne by 28 points at Etihad Stadium to close to within two games of the top eight.
And eighth-placed North is the team that looks most vulnerable to the Power's late challenge, with Saturday's loss its fifth in a row – the Roos' worst losing streak since 2009 – and its sixth from the seven matches since its club-record 9-0 start to 2016.
Port jumped the Roos from the first bounce – capitalising on a free kick against North defender Michael Firrito for a deliberate rushed behind to goal within the opening minute – and set the tone for the match with a six-goal-to-nil first term.
The Power led by 47 points at the eight-minute mark of the third term and, despite an improved effort from North in the second half, was never seriously challenged as it closed out an impressive 16.9 (105) to 10.17 (77) victory.
Weiterlesen ...Robbie Gray starred for Port with 35 possessions and two goals, while Chad Wingard (20 possessions and two goals) was brilliant when the Power took the ascendancy early in the game.
Quelle: North Melbourne Vs Port Adelaide - Match Centre - AFL.com.au
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