SUMMARY
There's nothing left for Port Adelaide to play for this year other than pride – but that's significant motivation given the season the Power have had. Port was expected to challenge for the 2015 premiership but instead has disappointed all involved with the club, ands now skipper Travis Boak says it has a month to find the hunger that will see improvement next year. Greater Western Sydney, on the other hand, has a debut finals appearance on the line. The Giants have taken a huge step forward in their development this season but a finals appearance would do wonders for the young group. A win on Saturday would keep them in the hunt.
WHERE AND WHEN: Adelaide Oval, Saturday August 15, 4.05pm ACST
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LAST FIVE TIMES
R7, 2014, Port Adelaide 20.12 (132) d Greater Western Sydney 15.7 (97) at StarTrack Oval
R23, 2013, Port Adelaide 19.11 (125) d Greater Western Sydney 6.14 (50) at Spotless Stadium
R2, 2013, Port Adelaide 19.20 (134) d Greater Western Sydney 11.12 (78) at AAMI Stadium
R19, 2012, Greater Western Sydney 16.11 (107) d Port Adelaide 10.13 (73) at Spotless Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. The Power are the most accurate team in front of goal this season, kicking 234.169 at 54.8 per cent. The Giants are 17th at 46 per cent, with 218.221.
2. The Giants have really struggled this season on the inside of contests, ranked last in contested possessions at 126.5 a game. The Power are ninth averaging 136 a game.
3. Port Adelaide has been a strong clearance team in 2015, ranked equal second and averaging 42.1 a game. The Giants have struggled and are ranked 13th with 37.4 a game.
4. The Giants travel to Adelaide Oval for just the second time following a 65-point defeat to Adelaide early in 2014. They have played in Adelaide three times now and are yet to win.
5. Jay Schulz was the difference between the sides when they played in 2014 with six goals, but Jared Polec picked up three Brownlow votes for his 30 disposals and three goals. Callan Ward starred for the Giants with 40 touches, 11 marks and eight tackles.
6. Port's poor season has seen Robbie Gray slide in the Official AFL Player Ratings. Gray is now ranked sixth, having fallen behind North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Jeremy Cameron. With Adelaide Oval's slim pockets, Cameron could kick himself a bag if he's given the opportunity. He's booted at least four goals on five occasions this year – for five wins.
PREDICTION: Greater Western Sydney by 16 points
