portadelaidefc.com.au breaks down the stats from the club’s loss to Carlton at Etihad Stadium.

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End Game

Carlton’s pressure across the ground seemed to be the root cause of Port Adelaide’s inconsistent performance at Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Port was, for the most part, beaten in every key stat, particularly during the third quarter when the Blues more than doubled its lead.

Forced into multiple, critical turnovers, Port was clinically dismantled in the third quarter to trail by 33 points leading into the final change.

If not for the Blues inaccuracy in the opening half, it would have been more - a fact perhaps best demonstrated by Carlton's 14 extra entries into its attacking arc.

Port only led the Blues in rebounds from defensive 50 and tackles, was smashed in efficiency and was notably down below the 70 per cent disposal rate it’s had in all but one win this season.

And although Carlton had eight more scoring shots by the close of play, the Power was significantly behind on that tally at three quarter time - down 12 shots to 25.

That Port Adelaide was able to recover the deficit with nine shots in the final term is a continuing positive for the team – it shows a will to fight out games that has won the praise of senior coach Ken Hinkley.

But despite Hinkley's praise for the team's endeavour, he still wants it to get back to making better decisions with the football on the park... 

Scoreboard

CARLTON                 5.4     8.10     13.12      16.13 (109)
PORT ADELAIDE    3.1     7.2        9.3         14.7 (91)

Goals: Moore 4, Schulz, Gray 2, Carlile, Monfries, Redden, Wingard, Boak, Westhoff

Leader board

Disposals: Kane Cornes (23)
Marks: Andrew Moore (7)
Tackles: Kane Cornes (8)
Clearances: Robbie Gray, Travis Boak (7)
Hitouts: Matthew Lobbe (20)
Score leader: Andrew Moore (18)
Fantasy Leader: Kane Cornes (103)

Head to Head

Kicks: Power 170 – 208 Blues
Handballs: Power 143 – 146 Blues
Disposals: Power 313 – 354 Blues
Marks: Power 67 – 86 Blues
Average Efficiency: Power 68.85% - 75.39% Blues
Clangers: Power 47 – 45 Blues
Clearances: Power 36 – 38 Blues
Hitouts: Power 41 – 42 Blues
Tackles: Power 82 – 77 Blues
Rebound 50s: Power 31 – 23 Blues
Inside 50s: Power 40 – 54 Blues
Fantasy: Power 1415 – 1579 Blues