SUMMARY: A loss to the Giants last season spelt the end of Ken Hinkley's predecessor Matthew Primus. Needless to say, the new Port coach will be desperate to avoid such embarrassment. The Power thrilled its fans with a dominating 78-point win over Melbourne in round one but it won't come easy against the Giants, who took it right up to the reigning premier, Sydney Swans, last weekend. GWS offered a glimpse of its future when it hit the lead against the Swans and refused to be bullied when the premier counter-attacked. The young Giants showed they have the ability to upset a few sides in 2013 but the Power will be keen to build on the weekend's momentum and prove they can be consistent performers this season.

WHERE AND WHEN: AAMI Stadium, Saturday April 6, 7.10pm?
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LAST TIME
R19, 2012, Greater Western Sydney 16.11 (107) d Port Adelaide 10.13 (73) at Skoda Stadium

THE SIX POINTS
1. The home ground advantage failed to live up to its name for the Power in 2012; they lost nine of 12 games at AAMI Stadium, including the last six.

2. The Giants' midfield reigned supreme in their upset defeat of the Power last year, winning the total possession count, contested possessions and tackles.

3. Port hasn't won its opening two games of the season since 2010 and hasn't entered round two on top of the ladder since its premiership season of 2004.

4. GWS only played at AAMI Stadium once last year, against Adelaide. They Giants were competitive and trailed by just 17 points at half time on their way to a 46-point loss.

5. If ever there was a case of the master taking on the apprentice, this is it. Saturday night's game will be GWS coach Kevin Sheedy's 659th, while it will be Power coach Ken Hinkley's second.

6. Sheedy's record at AAMI Stadium is not a highlight of his coaching career. The legendary coach has won just six out of 23 games at the venue.