We take a look at the key numbers behind Thursday night’s clash between Sydney and Port Adelaide at the SCG.
Head to Head
Played 25
Swans 18
Power 7
Draw 0
Last Five
R2, 2015, Sydney Swans 14.8 (92) d Port Adelaide 6.8 (44) at Adelaide Oval
R20, 2014, Sydney Swans 12.12 (84) d Port Adelaide 7.16 (58) at Adelaide Oval
R13, 2014, Sydney Swans 14.14 (98) d Port Adelaide 13.16 (94) at the SCG
R13, 2013, Port Adelaide 10.12 (72) d Sydney Swans 8.6 (54) at AAMI Stadium
R3, 2012, Sydney Swans 16.9 (105) d Port Adelaide 12.11 (83) at AAMI Stadium
Key Players
- Jarrad McVeigh has averaged 25 disposals, 16 uncontested possessions, three clearances and three inside 50s in his last six matches against the Power.
- Matthew Lobbe has won a hitout-to-advantage from 9% of ruck contests – the sixth-worst percentage of the top-25 players to be involved in a ruck contest.
- Last time Brad Ebert played at the SCG in Round 13 last season, he collected a career-high 40 disposals.
Take Note
- The Power recorded 52 tackles against the Swans in Round 2 earlier this season – their fewest in any game this season.
- The Swans have recorded a tackle efficiency of 73% in the defensive half of the ground this season – the highest percentage of any side.
- Since Round 10, Sydney has won 68% of its possessions uncontested – the highest percentage of any side in that time.
