We take a look at the key numbers behind Saturday night’s clash between Sydney Swans and Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Head to Head
Played 24
Sydney 17
Port Adelaide 7
Draw 0
Last Five
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 8.6 (54) at AAMI Stadium
R3, 2012, Sydney Swans 16.9 (105) d Port Adelaide 12.11 (83) at AAMI Stadium
R3, 2011, Sydney Swans 18.13 (121) d Port Adelaide 9.5 (59) at the SCG
Key Players
• The Swans' two wins over Port Adelaide in 2014 were thanks to their stars; in round 13 at the SCG Lance Franklin dominated with 23 possessions and five goals. In round 20 at Adelaide Oval Josh Kennedy had 34 possessions.
• In his last five matches against the Power, Kieren Jack has averaged 21 disposals, 11 contested possessions, eight tackles and five clearances.
• Ollie Wines finished with 27 disposals against the Dockers, including a team-high nine score involvements and two goals.
Take Note
• The Swans have dominated Port Adelaide in recent seasons, winning 10 of their past 11 matches, including a club-record eight straight wins from 2006-12.
• The Swans’ set shot scoring accuracy of 83% last season was the best percentage of any side.
• Port Adelaide won the contested ball in all but two games at Adelaide Oval last season – averaging eight more per game.