One of the most hyped launchings in current AFL history ended in dissatisfaction for West Coast’s No. 1 draft choice Harley Reid. The 18-year-old, who had actually numerous posts discussed him before even playing a senior video game, made an intense start however his group were adequately outplayed by the Power. Reid had 8 disposals and a hand in a goal-scoring chain in the very first quarter before ending up with 16 disposals, 5 clearances and 4 inside-50s. Stream analysis, regional footy and the most significant minutes totally free on 7plus While all the focus was on Reid, Port Adelaide’s Connor Rozee and Zak Butters have actually begun their management reign with aplomb in the 50-point hammering. New skipper Rozee and fresh vice-captain Butters were amongst the stand-outs in Port’s 16.24 (120) to 10.10 (70) win at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Rozee collected 27 disposals and kicked 2 objectives while Butters, who likewise gathered 27 touches and an objective, was normally innovative. Butters contributed in the triumph. Credit: AAP The duo’s midfield mates Jason Horne-Francis (20 disposals, 2 objectives), Willem Drew (16 touches, 2 objectives) and Ollie Wines (23 belongings) assisted overwhelm the Eagles in the season-opener for both clubs. Port spearhead Charlie Dixon kicked 3.3 and hires Ivan Soldo (2 objectives, 28 hit-outs), Esava Ratugolea and Brandon Zerk-Thatcher were all strong. West Coast were well served by Jack Petruccelle (3 objectives) while Elliot Yeo (20 disposals), Jayden Hunt (20) and ruckman Bailey Williams (13 hit-outs, 7 clearances) fought hard. Port led 3.6 to 3.1 at quarter-time with Dixon threatening, having actually kicked 2.2 and handing off another possible scoring shot. The Eagles were talented a first-term significant by a border umpire mistake when Jake Waterman gathered the ball plainly outside the line before passing to Petruccelle, who transformed. Dixon’s impact continued in the 2nd quarter when he once again outmarked Tom Barrass and kicked his 3rd objective – the very first in a four-goal burst from Port which broke the video game open. The Power rise, that included ex-Richmond ruck Soldo’s very first objective for his brand-new club, developed a five-goal buffer and the home side led by 31 points at halftime, 9.10 to 5.3. Port’s benefit burnt out to 43 early in the 3rd quarter after objectives from Rozee and Willem Drew however simply when the Eagles appeared down for the count, they quickly rallied. West Coast stalwart Jack Darling goaled, co-captain Liam Duggan followed with a sophisticated surface and fellow skipper Oscar Allen then struck the post with a set-shot which would have decreased the deficit to 24. Rather, the visitors routed by 32 points after a 3rd term stressed by an injury to Port’s Jed McEntee, who was concussed when his head struck the ground after a marking crash with the Eagles’ Williams. Port, before a home crowd of 34,078 viewers, then outscored the visitors 5 objectives to 3 in the last quarter. – With AAP
Harley Reid mania suppressed as Port Adelaide hammer West Coast
