Cynthia Hamilton and Sofia Hurley celebrate a goal during Sydney's clash against Port Adelaide in round six, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

SYDNEY has won a tantalising contest against Port Adelaide to pull away in the final quarter and win by 15 points as it kept its finals hopes alive.

Leading by just two points at three-quarter time, the Swans snatched their first away win with a 6.9 (45) to 3.12 (30) victory at Alberton Oval on Saturday in a thrilling armwrestle.

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It was a far cry from the teams' maiden clash last season, in which the Swans scored only two behinds to lose by 66 to the Power.

"We're not finished yet. We don't want to just sit on our laurels and say, 'OK, we've won three, that's enough for the year'," Swans coach Scott Gowans said after the match.

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AFLW Highlights: Port Adelaide v Sydney

The Power and Swans clash in round six of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season

"Every game, every week, we want to turn up. That's what it's about and that's how you become great."

Box office match-ups lit up the crowd, with rising stars Ally Morphett and Matilda Scholz facing off in the ruck as Port powerhouse Erin Phillips played on Sydney co-captain Chloe Molloy.

The Swans enjoyed an even team performance across the field, complemented by a standout display from Laura Gardiner (33 disposals, six clearances) in the midfield and Lucy McEvoy (11 intercept possessions), who was a brick wall in defence.

Cynthia Hamilton opened the scoring for the Swans but was upstaged by a terrific goal from Port's Gemma Houghton.

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Port on the board as Houghton leaves Swans for dust

Gemma Houghton sprints clear and slams her side's first major of the afternoon

Scholz had sent a long bomb to an empty forward 50 as Houghton flaunted her speed to leave Alice Mitchell in the dust and kick truly.

With the Swans leading by one point at quarter-time, Bec Privitelli and Bella Smith kicked back-to-back goals in less than two minutes as their lead extended to 18.

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Swans catch fire with two in a minute

Back-to-back goals from Rebecca Privitelli and Bella R. Smith extends their side's lead early in the second term

Two goals by Ash Saint kept the Power alive, but inaccuracy cost them.

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AFLW full post-match, R6: Swans

Watch Sydney's press conference after round six's match against Port Adelaide

With just two points the difference going into the final term, Jaide Anthony kicked her first AFLW goal, while Molloy finally kicked her own major to grab a comfortable win for her side.

"We're certainly a better team than that fourth quarter," Port Adelaide coach Lauren Arnell said.

"It's a pure indicator of maturity if you're disciplined or not throughout key moments in games.

"Another disappointing outcome for us but more patches of better footy today. We've just got to keep working away at it."

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AFLW full post-match, R6: Power

Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round six's match against Sydney

Sydney (3-3) returns to Henson Park to host Hawthorn next round while Port Adelaide (1-5) faces a formidable challenge against North Melbourne at Arden Street.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:41

    Port on the board as Houghton leaves Swans for dust

    Gemma Houghton sprints clear and slams her side's first major of the afternoon

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  • 00:42

    Swans catch fire with two in a minute

    Back-to-back goals from Rebecca Privitelli and Bella R. Smith extends their side's lead early in the second term

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  • 00:20

    Saint gives Power much-needed settler

    Ashleigh Saint ends Sydney's run of goals with this quick reply to keep her side within striking range

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  • 00:25

    Saint's soccer kicks Power in front

    Ashleigh Saint produces this ripping finish off the deck to put her side in front early in the third term

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  • 05:31

    AFLW Highlights: Port Adelaide v Sydney

    The Power and Swans clash in round six of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 03:56

    AFLW full post-match, R6: Swans

    Watch Sydney's press conference after round six's match against Port Adelaide

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  • 02:34

    AFLW full post-match, R6: Power

    Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round six's match against Sydney

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  • 10:05

    AFLW Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Sydney

    Extended highlights of the Power and Swans clash in round six of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season

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  • 00:33

    Hamilton delivers to continue Swans' roll

    Cynthia Hamilton slams it home to give her side the jump in the opening term

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  • 00:29

    Double trouble as blood spills in brutal head clash

    Greta Bodey and Aimee Whelan were left worse for wear following this collision during the first quarter

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  • 00:29

    Hawks weather the storm and hit the front

    Aine McDonagh kicks her side into the lead with this brilliant goal early in the third term

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  • 00:37

    Back-to-back beauties extend Hawks' lead

    Goals from Kristy Stratton and Sophie Locke in quick succession extends their side's lead

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PORT ADELAIDE           1.4     2.7     3.11     3.12 (30)
SYDNEY                        1.5     3.5      4.7       6.9 (45)

GOALS
Port Adelaide: Saint 2, Houghton
Sydney: C.Hamilton 2, Smith, Privitelli, Molloy, Anthony 

BEST 
Port Adelaide: Dowrick, Phillips, Houghton, Saint, Scholz
Sydney: Gardiner, Molloy, McEvoy, Hurley, Smith, Morphett

INJURIES 
Port Adelaide: MacLachlan (ankle)
Sydney: Newman (concussion)

Reports: Nil

Crowd: 2,597 at Alberton Oval