SUMMARY
Having bounced back into the winners' circle last weekend with an emphatic 77-point demolition of Greater Western Sydney, the Power must now tackle the 'other' Sydney side – the Swans. The reigning premiers are in ominous form midway through the season, and their last trip to Adelaide saw them produce arguably the performance of the year to crush the Crows. It would be the upset of the season should the Power defy the odds, history and common sense to steal this one.
WHERE AND WHEN: AAMI Stadium, Saturday June 22, 1.10pm
TV AND RADIO: Click here for broadcast guide and odds
LAST FIVE TIMES
R3, 2012: Sydney Swans 16.9 (105) d Port Adelaide 12.11 (83) at AAMI Stadium
R8, 2011: Sydney Swans 18.13 (121) d Port Adelaide 9.5 (59) at the SCG
R12, 2010: Sydney Swans 14.9 (93) d Port Adelaide 8.7 (55) at AAMI Stadium
R9, 2009: Sydney Swans 18.15 (123) d Port Adelaide 10.8 (68) at the SCG
R9, 2008: Sydney Swans 16.9 (105) d Port Adelaide 14.10 (94) at AAMI Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. If recent history is anything to go by, the Power stand little chance on Saturday. The reigning premiers have won eight straight encounters between the teams since 2006.
2. Even at home, Port has struggled against the Swans, losing 70 per cent of their 10 previous match-ups at AAMI Stadium.
3. Damaging Swan Daniel Hannebery starred with 36 possessions the last time these sides met in round three, 2012. Although rising through the rankings, Hannebery is still only ranked 114th in the Official AFL Player Ratings.
4. Round 13 has proved the bogey round for both clubs in recent times; the Swans have lost three of their last four Round 13 matches, while the Power have lost all four.
5. The Swans have based their premiership defence on asserting their authority in the middle, and are the number one ranked clearance side in the competition. Port is a lowly 13th.
6. The Swans' clearance dominance has been the product of superb ruckwork in 2013. They're second in the League for hit-outs, while the Power are ranked 14th.