THE LAST TIME Port Adelaide faced the Western Bulldogs, the Power succumbed to a disappointing 64-point loss at Etihad Stadium, allowing the Dogs to secure a fourth spot on the ladder.
Chad Wingard made an impact early, taking the first mark and goal of the match. Both Wingard and Jay Schulz finished with two goals apiece, while Westhoff, Ryder, White, Boak and Gray had one goal to their names.
Chad Wingard, Brad Ebert, Matthew Broadbent and Hamish Hartlett were named in Port Adelaide’s best.
Port and the Bulldogs have met 25 times in the AFL with the Power one game ahead with 13 wins and 12 losses.
The largest combined score win for the Power saw them defeat the Dogs 161-115 in Round 13, 2002 at Football Park.
The Power celebrated their biggest win against the Bulldogs during a Round 20 clash in 2004. The Power came up on top by 86 points in front of 13,271 fans in Darwin.
The largest crowd attendance for a Power-Bulldogs clash reached 40,907 fans for last year’s Round 10 clash at Adelaide Oval.
Taking a look in the history books, Kane Cornes holds the record for the second highest number of disposals in a game during a 2008 Western Bulldogs clash, finishing with 41.
In 2014, Jay Schulz kicked a club history high of 8 goals against the Bulldogs.
Ollie Wines holds the record for the most contested possessions in a game, clocking up 23 during a 2015 clash against the Bulldogs.
Stat of the week – one percenters
Although considered small on the statistical front, one-percenters can make a big impact on field – the little things that can help a team gain an edge in play.
Champion Data determines one-percenters through four actions: knock-ons, spoils, smothers and shepherds.
Jack Hombsch is currently the leading one-percenter-getter across the league this year, with 109 acts in total.
He leads Sam Rowe of Carlton (103), Daniel Talia of Adelaide (95), Zac Dawson of Fremantle (90) and Tom McDonald of Melbourne (90).
In 2013, Hombsch clocked up a total of 15 one-percenters during a clash against the Bulldogs.
Port Adelaide plays Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval at 1.10pm (AEST) on Saturday 11 June. Tickets are available online and at the gate. Can’t make the game? Pass your ticket to a mate.
