The Western Bulldogs have won the past six clashes against Port Adelaide, and will go into the game with plenty of confidence. After last week's big result over St Kilda, the Bulldogs are suddenly looking at snaring two wins on the trot, which would give the club some much-needed relief from media scrutiny. For Port Adelaide, a win would stop its catastrophic downhill slide. After starting the season with a bang, the Power has dropped the past four games, and a loss to the Bulldogs might mean panic stations for the club.
WHERE AND WHEN: TIO Stadium, Saturday June 1, 7.10pm
TV AND RADIO: Click here for broadcast guide and odds
LAST FIVE TIMES
R12, 2012, Western Bulldogs 13.17 (95) d Port Adelaide 8.9 (57) at Etihad Stadium
R22, 2011, Western Bulldogs 24.13 (157) d Port Adelaide 15.7 (97) at AAMI Stadium
R16, 2010, Western Bulldogs 12.11 (83) d Port Adelaide 7.5 (47) at TIO Stadium
R12, 2009, Western Bulldogs 21.11 (137) d Port Adelaide 7.2 (44) at TIO Stadium
R14, 2008, Western Bulldogs 20.15 (135) d Port Adelaide 11.15 (81) at TIO Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. The Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide last met in round 12, 2012 at Etihad Stadium, with the Bulldogs comfortable 38-point winners. Robert Murphy, who is now ranked at No. 89 in the Official AFL Player Ratings, picked up the three Brownlow votes with 32 possessions.
2. The Bulldogs have dominated the Power, recently winning a club record six consecutive matches since 2007, including three wins by more than 50 points.
3. This will be the 13th premiership season match played at TIO Stadium. The Bulldogs have played the most games there, winning six of their eight matches at the venue.
4. This will be the 22nd clash between the sides, with the Power holding a narrow advantage, 11 wins to 10.
5. Only GWS and Melbourne have had fewer inside 50s in 2013 than the Bulldogs, while the Power is ranked 11th.
6. The Bulldogs have been strong in clearances this season, ranked fifth; Port Adelaide is ranked equal 13th.
