Fremantle kick the opener and Jackson with a good goal from the boundary. Butter slots a nice goal over his head, in an even low-scoring opening term, Freo lead by 1. Powell-Pepper continues to surprise in terms of influence, goals from 50. I didn't think he'd have the skills required to make it in that sort of role, but has been a solid contributor for some time now, the Power up 9 at the half. Marshall providing an aerial contest and then at ground level with a nice pass, setting up Rioli for a goal. Horne-Francis extracting the ball for the Power and they kick away in the 3rd, up 22 going into the last. God, Garry Lyon consistently rambles nonsense. Byrne-Jones goals from the boundary early in the 4th and then kicks the sealer, Port Adelaide home by 16 points. The Dockers marginally won the hit-outs, Port +8 in the clearances, Freo with more of the footy via handball and applying 16 more tackles. The Dockers had 6 more inside 50's, for 2 less scoring shots. Butters best afield, with 31 disposals, 5 tackles, 5 intercepts and a goal. Horne-Francis 8 clearances and a goal. Byrne-Jones and Powell-Pepper with 2 goals apiece. For Freo, Serong 27 disposals, 11 clearances and 5 tackles. Switkowski 15 of 16 disposals effective, 6 tackles, 2 goals and an assist.
3. (Port) Z. Butters, 2. (Port) J. H-Francis, 1. (Frem) C. Serong.
3. (Port) Z. Butters, 2. (Port) J. H-Francis, 1. (Frem) C. Serong.