The 55th edition of arguably the AFL’s most intense rivalry takes the national stage as Adelaide and Port Adelaide square off in Showdown LV.
The Crows (2-5, 96.6%) have improved a lot last month after their poor start to the season, but to truly re-enter the finals picture they need to win a third Showdown in a row.
The Power (5-2, 120.3%) have lost just once at home this year, a thriller against Melbourne. But even when they made the top four last year, they lost both Showdowns, proving how form matters little when these sides meet.
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Heading into the game questions remained over the health of Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee, who injured his hamstring six days ago but was named to play on Thursday night.
“For those people sitting there with the doomsayers saying ‘you’re taking a big risk’, we’re not,” Power coach Ken Hinkley said.
“We’re taking a normal risk with an injury like this.
“When you see him run like he was running yesterday, it’s hard not to pick him.”
The game gets underway at 7:30pm AEST from Adelaide Oval.
Watch it live on Fox Footy (channel 504), streaming on Kayo and via Hubbl from 6:30pm AEST.
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