PORT Adelaide has redeemed itself in its second match of week five, with a 35-point win over Carlton at Alberton Oval on Sunday.

Just five days after being shown up by Richmond in the first of its mid-week footy matches, the Power showed they’d learned their lesson with the 8.10 (58) to 3.5 (23) win over the Blues.

Carlton was quick to get on the scoreboard through Darcy Vescio, but after trailing by two points at the first change, Port pulled ahead thanks to a strong Gemma Houghton mark, with the resulting shot on goal heading straight through the big sticks.

A third quarter stalemate was broken by Blues ruck Breann Moody with a confident kick midway through the term that temporarily closed the gap, but the Power quickly responded with Sachi Syme swooping in for her first goal of the season.

Carlton was not willing to go down without a fight, with Jess Dal Pos goalling early in the fourth quarter to bring the Blues back within 10 points of the Power. But Port forward Julia Teakle wasted no time replying with the first of four unanswered Power goals to cement their win.

The chemistry between Carlton forwards Mia Austin and Celine Moody was not quite there in Sunday’s, match, with the latter at times running into Austin's leading space, and struggling to maintain territory. Power defenders Amelie Borg and Ange Foley feasted on this disorganisation, offering a solid base to fight back.

Houghton continued to threaten up forward for the Power throughout the game, finishing with two goals to her name, while midfielder Abbey Dowrick was an aggressive presence around the stoppages with 21 touches, seven tackles and six clearances. 

Meanwhile, youngster Piper Window also provided a highlight for Port, kicking the first goal of her AFLW career late during a fourth quarter goal spree from the hosts.

Without star midfielder Abbie McKay, who missed through an adductor injury, and first-year mid/forward Lila Keck, Carlton struggled to move the ball through the middle.

Second-game midfielder Meg Robertson (20 disposals and five tackles) came off in the second quarter with a knee injury, but braved a return to the clash, with strapping on her injured knee.

Up next, Port will fly to Perth in an attempt to secure a place in the top eight with its match against West Coast at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday night, with the Eagles also coming off a win against GWS earlier on Sunday afternoon.

PORT ADELAIDE      1.1       3.5       4.8       8.10 (58)
CARLTON                  1.3       1.5       2.5       3.5 (23)

GOALS
Port Adelaide: Houghton 2, Levicki, Syme, Teakle, Window, Saint, Moloney
Carlton: Vescio, B.Moody, Dal Pos

BEST
Port Adelaide: Dowrick, Moloney, Scholz, Houghton
Carlton: Sherar, Guerin, Hill, Pound

INJURIES
Port Adelaide: Nil
Carlton: Nil

Reports: Nil

Crowd: 1706 at Alberton Oval