Jonas out for Port, Smith the Dogs, with Weightman in for Liberatore's 200th. Port start well in bucketing rain, out to a 15-point quarter-time lead. The Dogs bring it back, Weightman good early in his return. Boak goals on the run from the boundary, Port up 9 at the half. The Dogs effort picks up in the 3rd and they hit the lead. The Dogs take a 2-point lead into 3-quarter time, in a back and forth tough contest. Marshall kicks back to back goals, one from the angle and Port go ahead. Butters pressures a pass out of defense and kicks the sealer for the Power, they get home by 14 points. The Dogs were ahead in the hit-outs and +1 in clearances, with more of the footy, though via handball. Port had 6 more inside 50's, for 5 more scoring shots. Bontempelli best afield in a losing side, with 23 disposals, 12 clearances, 6 inside 50's, 7 tackles, 454 metres gained, a goal and an assist. Weightman 2 contested marks and 4 goals. English 23 disposals, 27 hit-outs, 7 inside 50's, 8 intercepts, 454 metres gained and a goal. Jones 13 intercepts. For Port, Butters 32 disposals, 7 clearances, 5 inside 50's, 8 intercepts, 565 metres gained, a goal and an assist. Houston 22 disposals, 7 inside 50's, 5 tackles, 6 intercepts, 677 metres gained and a goal.
3. (Wb) M. Bont-, 2. (Port) Z. Butters, 1. (Port) D. Houston.
3. (Wb) M. Bont-, 2. (Port) Z. Butters, 1. (Port) D. Houston.