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Port Adelaide survives Richmond challenge but it comes at a cost

2021-04-09T22:30+10:00

Port Adelaide and Richmond have played off in yet another thriller, with the Power holding on for a two-point victory on Friday night.

Wayward in front of goal, Port left the door ajar for Richmond despite leading all night and would have let the game slip if not for some Robbie Gray magic.

It came at a cost however with injuries to young duo Zak Butters and Xavier Duursma.

Here’s everything you need to know!

The Moment: Robbie Gray kicks the winner

How many times has Robbie Gray decided a game for Port Adelaide at this point?

The Power looked flat as the Tigers controlled the fourth quarter and took the lead. They needed something special and Gray delivered.

He took a contested mark in a one-on-one contested before going back and slotting the goal.

Gray then found himself at full back, rushing a behind as the pressure collapsed around him.

The Tigers had another shot to take the lead through Jack Riewoldt, but ultimately couldn’t regain the lead.

The Medical Room: Zak Butters and Xavier Duursma

Zak Butters was one of the most important players on the ground early in the game, but finished it in the back row of the bench.

The star young forward suffered a knee injury, one he attempted to play through, but was ultimately subbed out for Sam Mayes.

Xavier Duursma meanwhile was carried from the ground late in the fourth term with what appeared to be a leg injury.

Could the Power lose two thirds of their incredible draft class on one night?

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What’s next?

Port Adelaide travels to Victoria to take on Carlton next Saturday night at the MCG, while Richmond takes on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night.

FULL SCORE

Port Adelaide: 3.3, 6.10, 9.12, 11.13. (79)

Richmond: 4.2, 6.3, 8.7, 11.11. (77)

GOALS

Port Adelaide: Motlop 2, Rozee 2, Georgiades, Gray, Houston, Butters, Duursma, Fantasia, Hartlett

Richmond: Riewoldt 3, Lambert 2, Aarts, Lynch, Bolton, Castagna, Martin, Short

BEST

Port Adelaide: Boak, Amon, Lycett, Houston, Clurey, Duursma

Richmond: Short, Martin, Houli, Riewoldt, Lambert, Bolton

INJURIES

Port Adelaide: Zak Butters (knee), Duursma (leg)

Richmond: Nil

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