Adelaide Oval will play host to Saturday's Round 21 AFL game between Port Adelaide and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Sydney Swans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Port Adelaide vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 3, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Port Adelaide vs Sydney Swans Odds
Port Adelaide vs Sydney Swans Preview
Port Adelaide showed they can compete with the Blues last week but still revealed defensive vulnerabilities, having to recover from a 31-point deficit against a side with just one key forward. Sydney, meanwhile, struggled in their 39-point loss to the Dogs, lacking intensity in their contest work.
Despite having class across the ground, Sydney has struggled at Adelaide Oval, with their last win there dating back to Round 2, 2015. Port Adelaide’s use of Esava Ratugolea as a key forward has created more marking targets, but they need better performance from their smaller forwards.
Sydney’s speed and their ability to exploit Port’s defensive gaps will be crucial. The Swans need a strong performance to address their issues before finals, starting with a significant win against Port.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.88 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Joel Amartey at $12.
Port Adelaide vs Sydney Swans Teams
POWER
B: E.Ratugolea, B.Zerk-Thatcher, M.Bergman
HB: L.Evans, A.Aliir, D.Houston
C: J.Burgoyne, O.Wines, W.Drew
HF: D.Byrne-Jones, M.Georgiades, W.Rioli
F: T.Boak, C.Dixon, C.Rozee – C
FOLL: J.Sweet, J.Horne-Francis, Z.Butters
I/C: Q.Narkle, K.Farrell, J.Mead, F.Evans, La.Jones
EMG: J.McEntee, R.Burton, D.Visentini
No changes
SWANS
B: H.Cunningham, T.McCartin, N.Blakey
HB: O.Florent, R.Fox, J.Lloyd
C: M.Roberts, Ch.Warner, J.Jordon
HF: E.Gulden, H.McLean, C.Mills – C
F: T.Adams, J.Amartey, W.Hayward
FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.Rowbottom
I/C: Co.Warner, S.Wicks, A.Francis, L.McDonald, L.Parker
EMG: B.Campbell, P.Ladhams, C.Cleary
IN: J.Rowbottom, A.Francis
OUT: L.Melican (Injured), B.Campbell (Omitted)