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The Wrap Up: Port Adelaide versus Western Bulldogs

2018-06-14T23:06+10:00

Port Adelaide have consolidated their position in the top eight with a comfortable 57 point win over the Western Bulldogs.

The Power flew out of the blocks early and essentially put the game to bed with a five goal to zero opening term, opening up a 34 point advantage.

From there the home side were able to keep the Bulldogs at arm’s length throughout the evening, despite an improved showing from the visitors, especially in the second term.

Ken Hinkley’s side cruised to victory to secure their eighth win of the season.

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The Stars: Ollie Wines and Robbie Gray

Port Adelaide’s powerful start was underpinned by the work of star Ollie Wines.

Wines was typically robust around the contest as he continually won the ball at the source, as the Power dominated the clearance count early in the piece.

The 23-year was the dominant midfielder on the ground, collecting a game-high 35 disposals, six clearances, seven tackles, seven inside 50s and a goal in a monstrous midfield display.

Port continue to sweat over the future of the out of contract Wines, as he continues to underline his important to the Powers’ chances of mounting a potential tilt at this year’s premiership.

Wines’ partner in crime Robbie Gray was also at his damaging best, booting three goals and had 28 disposals and six clearances.

Gray’s polish and class was telling as he wreaked havoc all night drifting across half forward and then pushing into the midfield to huge effect.

The Young Gun: Ed Richards

Ed Richards was instrumental in hauling the Western Bulldogs back into the contest after a poor opening quarter.

Richards has caught the eye as dashing half back flanker so far this season, but tonight it was up forward where the 18-year-old did all the damage.

Having not registered an AFL goal before tonight, Richards booted three in the second term to provide the Bulldogs with a must needed spark up forward.

Taken at Pick 16 in last year’s National Draft, the Dogs have uncovered an absolute gem as the grand-nephew of AFL icon Lou Richards continues to impress in his debut year.

Medical Room: Bulldogs stars hamstrung

Western Bulldogs captain Easton Wood looks to have seriously injured his hamstring during the second quarter of tonight’s match.

Wood pulled up straight away and immediately clutched for his right hamstring and immediately hobbled from the ground in the hands of the trainers.

It looks to be a nasty one for the 28-year-old who has a history of soft tissues problems, having missed matches earlier in the season with a similar injury.

Gun midfielder Jackson Macrae looks to have also tweaked a hamstring as the night went from bad to worse for Luke Beveridge’s side.

What’s next?

Port Adelaide will look to make it three in a row when they face Melbourne in what is shaping as an absolute beauty next Friday night at the Adelaide Oval.

The Western Bulldogs will look to snap a four-game losing streak when they take on North Melbourne next Saturday night at Etihad Stadium.

Full Score

Port Adelaide: 5.5, 8.6, 14.9, 20.12.132

Western Bulldogs: 0.1, 4.5, 8.7, 11.9.75

GOALS

Port Adelaide: Dixon 3, Rockliff 3, R.Gray 3, Polec 2, Westhoff 2, Boak, S.Gray, Wines, Thomas, Motlop, Ryder, Houston

Western Bulldogs: Richards 3, Wallis 2, Bontempelli 2, Schache, Gowers, McLean, Lipinski

BEST

Port Adelaide: Wines, R.Gray, Westhoff, Wingard, Rockliff, Dixon, Powell-Pepper

Western Bulldogs: Bontempelli, Richards, Williams, Crozier

INJURIES

Port Adelaide: Nil

Western Bulldogs: Wood (hamstring), Macrae (hamstring)

Reports: Nil

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