SUMMARY
Richmond managed to silence its critics last weekend with a hard-fought win over Collingwood in which captain Trent Cotchin played one of the best games of his career. Conversely, Port Adelaide slumped to its worst loss under coach Ken Hinlkey. The Power's players have been slammed for their lack of intent, and with club veteran Kane Cornes to retire after his 300th game, they have everything to play for. The Tigers, too, will be out to prove they're capable of consistent football, but do scars from last year's disastrous elimination final at Adelaide Oval linger?
WHERE AND WHEN: Adelaide Oval, Sunday May 24, 4.10pm ACST
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LAST FIVE TIMES
1EF, 2014, Port Adelaide 20.12 (132) d Richmond 11.9 (75) at Adelaide Oval
R17, 2014, Richmond 19.12 (126) d Port Adelaide 16.10 (106) at Etihad Stadium
R7, 2013, Richmond 18.6 (114) d Port Adelaide 10.13 (73) at AAMI Stadium
R23, 2012, Richmond 16.10 (106) drew Port Adelaide 16.10 (106) at the MCG
R6, 2012, Richmond 13.13 (91) d Port Adelaide 8.6 (54) at AAMI Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. Port Adelaide thrashed Richmond the last time these sides met – 100-79 marks, 32-20 scoring shots and 14 goals to three in the first half. Skipper Travis Boak starred with 34 disposals.
2. The Power have struggled to finish games in 2015 and have won only one final quarter while the Tigers have won six of seven last terms.
3. The Tigers have been favoured by the umpires in 2015 and lead the competition for free kicks with an average of 25 a game; Trent Cotchin is equal third for free kicks awarded with 20.
4. Port Adelaide’s scoring is down in 2015 compared to last season. The Power are ranked 11th this season averaging 81.7 points a game, while in 2014 they were second at 100 points a game.
5. This is the 26th meeting between the sides and Port Adelaide holds a clear advantage, winning 15 games to nine and one draw. However the Power’s final win in 2014 was their first over Richmond since 2011.
6. Trent Cotchin and Brett Deledio might be Richmond's biggest stars, but it's Shane Edwards who is the club's highest ranked player according to Official AFL Player Ratings. Edwards (No. 44) is almost 30 places higher than Cotchin (No. 72) and is 31 higher than Deledio (75).
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR …
Kane Cornes will end his remarkable career on Sunday after notching his 300th senior game for the Power. The incredibly durable midfielder has won a record four best and fairest awards and will go down as one of the club's greatest players.
PREDICTION:Port Adelaide by 26 points
