PORT Adelaide and St Kilda will be desperate to bounce back in a crucial Friday night clash at Adelaide Oval.

The Power (4-2) missed yet another opportunity to claim a big scalp when overrun by Collingwood after leading the reigning premier by as much as 31 points. 

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But Port has proven in the past year and a bit that it can more easily handle teams sitting around the middle of the ladder, and has beaten St Kilda in 12 of their past 13 meetings.

St Kilda (2-4) might point to playing three matches in 11 days ahead of its crushing defeat to Western Bulldogs, although its opponents only had one more day to rest and recover in that time, but is now on the road again to face Port. 

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Match Previews R7: Port Adelaide v St Kilda

Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Power and the Saints at Adelaide Oval

Published on Apr 26, 2024

A one-paced onball brigade should be of just as much concern, especially against the Power's powerful midfield, as the Saints search for a spark to stay within reach of the top eight.

Port Adelaide v St Kilda at Adelaide Oval, 7.10pm ACST

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Port Adelaide: Jackson Mead
St Kilda: Angus Hastie

Veterans Charlie Dixon and Travis Boak are back in a welcome boost to Port Adelaide, with Jordon Sweet to carry the ruck after Ivan Soldo's knee injury. 

For the Saints, Dougal Howard and Angus Hastie are in to replace the injured Dan Butler and Zak Jones.