PORT ADELAIDE is hunting a big scalp, and they don't get much bigger in terms of opportunity than the table-leading triple premiers.
Clubland
Port Adelaide is unchanged from the team that defeated Richmond last week. Hawthorn have replaced Daniel Howe with Cyril Rioli.
Can the streak continue?
Port Adelaide was the only team to twice defeat Hawthorn last year. This is the first time these two sides have played in 2016. The Power haven't lost since the 2014 prelim final defeat. Many are predicting Port to continue that trend, but it won't be an easy task.
In the middle
Port needs to win out of the middle today, that was key to its 2015 wins over the Hawks and will be super important on Thursday night. AFL Media's 'Stats Files' tells the story of the last two seasons...
Clarko's challenge
The Hawthorn coach has thrown the gauntlet down to the Power for Thursday night. His fighting words might well set the scene for another heated encounter.
Final word
This could be an absolute cracker, but the Power needs to bring the same level of pressure and intensity tonight.
Port Adelaide hosts Hawthorn at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday 7 July at 7.20pm. Check our broadcast guide for details.
