After a dismal start to life under Josh Carr against the Roos, Port Adelaide could be 2-1 and further entrench themselves in the top 10.
But even after dominating the Eagles in pre-season, the Power won’t want to rest on their laurels after West Coast’s upset of the Kangaroos in round 2.
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Q3: EAGLES CONTINUE TO STUN POWER AT HOME
West Coast are on track for its first win at Adelaide Oval for five years, but it could come at a cost for the Eagles.
The Eagles are taking a 11-point lead into the final quarter at Adelaide Oval, as they look for a big win over Port Adelaide.
West Coast’s pair of No, 1 picks Harley Reid and Willem Duursma are shining for the Eagles, with veteran Tim Kelly also leading the way for Andrew McQualter’s side.
But after a strong first half Elliot Yeo’s game is done with a groin issue, while Deven Robertson could come under MRO scrutiny for a tackle on the Power’s acting captain Zak Butters.
The Power will be without key defender Esava Ratugolea for the rest of the game after he suffered a knee injury.
Q2: EAGLES TURN OFF THE SNOOZE BUTTON
West Coast have woken up and are making a game of it against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
After looking like they were still in bed in the first quarter the Eagles have come to play in the second quarter and are eating into the Power’s lead.
A Jake Waterman goal on the siren has brought the margin back to eight points at half-time after the Eagles fought back and won the second term.
The margin could have been even less but Waterman missed a sitter earlier on in the term.
After a poor first quarter the Eagles have lifted their pressure and are beating the Power in the contest as well as on the outside.
Q1: POWER SURGE LEAVES EAGLES IN THE DUST
Port Adelaide have come out firing, kicking the first four goals of the game to take a healthy first-quarter lead over West Coast.
Much has been made of the early start for Sunday’s game at Adelaide Oval, especially what it will be for the body clock of Eagles players.
And West Coast looked like it was still in bed as the Power raced out of the blocks.
Jack Lukosius kicked the first goal of the game just 30 seconds in, and he was joined by Jack Whitlock with two goals, Jack Watkins and Mitch Georgiades in the Power’s fast start.
For the Eagles, Bo Allan and Elliot Yeo have kicked goals but it is the Power who are in control.
Originally published as AFL round 3 Port Adelaide v West Coast: Live updates, scores and news