North Melbourne v Port Adelaide, Round 16 2002
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTH | 4.3 27 | 7.6 48 | 11.9 75 | 14.15 99 |
| POR | 2.4 16 | 4.7 31 | 10.10 70 | 10.10 70 |
North too strong for Port
North 14.15 (99) beat Port 10.10 (70) at IKON Park in Round 16, a 29-point win. The lead changed 6 times.
North led at every change.
Digby Morrell kicked three goals for North and Saverio Rocca three; Roger James kicked three for Port.
Anthony Stevens led the way with 23 disposals, two goals, 6 clearances and 11 tackles.
A run of four straight goals in the first quarter turned a 5-point deficit into a 17-point lead.
North won the inside-50 count 56–35 and won the clearances 51–29.
In context
- North have now beaten Port 9 times in a row.

