Adelaide 13.9 87 v Port Adelaide 15.8 98
Thebarton Oval
Teams were made predominantly up of U23 players with the exception of a few players in need of match fitness, top-up players were also used.
Adelaide started strong taking a decent lead midway through the 2nd Qtr, from that point onward Port Adelaide started hitting the scoreboard to eventually win by 9pts in warm conditions.
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New Rules
6-6-6 start Positions
Centre clearances were again key, the one spare in defence if required will take some to establish following a centre bounce.
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Kick-ins
Port Adelaide exited the goal square on nearly all attempts, the landing position was generally outside the 50m line. The Power tried to use the corridor at times but Adelaide were structurally set up well to defend it.
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Adelaide were a little more conservative on kick-ins, as the JLT Series and the H&A season continues it is expected running out of the goal square will become more comfortable for players. If used correctly this is quite a dangerous rule/play to defend and the ball transition will likely be quick.
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Player Notes (Not all players covered)
Brad Crouch
Attended a high number of centre bounces, played midfield, competed well in contested situations, looked great.
Jordan Gallucci
Had a few good moments, competed well.
Myles Poholke
Had a good number of centre bounces, impacted well.
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Tyson Stengle
Looked lively in a small forward role, hit the scoreboard, now adds depth to the small forward brigade at the Crows.
Shane McAdam
Impacts the game well, hit the scoreboard, looks quite classy, very bright future at the Crows.
Ned McHenry
Found a bit of it early, lively type, impacted well.
Patrick Wilson
Attended a decent number of centre bounces, had an impact.
Darcy Fogarty
Played forward, imposing size in just his 2nd season, could squeeze into a half-forward flank role maybe in what is a stacked Crows forward line.
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Lachlan Sholl
Impacted well from limited opportunities, played mostly in defence.
Ben Davis
Another small forward lively type, hit the scoreboard, injured a leg midway through Q3.
Alex Keath
Was able to take a few kick-ins, looked quite solid and has developed well.
Reilly O’Brien
Had a solid battle with Billy Frampton, wasn’t able to find much of it in open play.
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Ryan Burton
Looked solid, played midfield/defence, attended a decent number of centre bounces.
Hamish Hartlett referred to Burton playing in a half-back role in 2019 during the broadcast.
Matthew Broadbent
Good return for Broadbent, was preferred to take kicks-ins, solid in defence.
Trent McKenzie
Didn’t impact much, copped a heavy high knock midway through the game, injured his shoulder.
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Todd Marshall
Looks smooth playing a key forward role, very clean when the ball hits the ground and works well in contested situations, could be in for a decent season.
Billy Frampton
Decent in the Ruck, is a long way behind Ryder & Lycett still, but has developed.
Zak Butters
Attack on the ball is first class, spent time pushing up on to the wing in general play, works well in contested situations, should see him a fair bit in 2019.
Conner Rozee
Hurt his shoulder after being tackled but continued to play through it, impacted ok, attended centre bounces.
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Xavier Duursma
Was outstanding, played a half-back role, often was the player to decide on which direction play went for the Power, looked extremely comfortable, don’t see any reason not to play him instantly.
Riley Bonner
Has developed quite well, has decent speed through the middle of the ground, played in a defensive attacking role.
Joel Garner
Played in a small defensive role.
Willem Drew
Attended a high number of centre bounces, looked right at home in the midfield, found enough of the ball, based on his pre-season and play in practice matches it would seem he will line-up Round 1.
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Centre Bounces Attendances (Start of each Qtr)
Adelaide
Q1 B.Crouch, Poholke, Wilson
Q2 B.Crouch, Poholke, Wilson
Q3 B.Crouch, Poholke, Wilson
Q4 B.Crouch, Poholke, Wilson
Port Adelaide
Q1 Drew, Burton, Rozee
Q2 Drew, Burton, Butters
Q3 Drew, Rozee, Farrell
Q4 Drew, Rozee,
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