South Adelaide Secures 16-Point Victory Over Port Adelaide

South Adelaide secured a 16-point victory over Port Adelaide at Magain Stadium. The match marked South Adelaide's first win of the season and initiated its 150th birthday celebrations. For the occasion, the team wore a replica of its 1964 premiership guernsey.

Game Progression

South Adelaide established a 29-point lead by the end of the first quarter, scoring six of the initial seven goals. During this period, South Adelaide utilized a strong breeze. Despite the deficit, Port Adelaide recorded a 15-7 inside 50m count in the first term.

Port Adelaide subsequently reduced the lead to one point by halftime. In the second quarter, Port Adelaide's key forward Ollie Lord left the field due to a knee injury. Following his departure, Port Adelaide scored two goals in the second half.

In the third quarter, South Adelaide scored four goals while playing with the advantage of the wind. The final quarter saw both teams combine for a total of five behinds.

Player Statistics

South Adelaide:

• Harley Sparks: 28 disposals
• Seamus Mitchell: 25 disposals
• Ollie Davis (vice-captain): 23 disposals
• Finn Emile-Brennan: 22 disposals and one goal

Port Adelaide:

• Jackson Mead: 31 disposals (match-high)
• Rome Burgoyne: 26 disposals
• Will Lorenz: 26 disposals