Port Adelaide v Essendon, Round 8 2023
2023 AFLRound 8
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POR | 3.4 22 | 5.11 41 | 9.16 70 | 12.20 92 |
| ESS | 6.1 37 | 9.1 55 | 11.3 69 | 13.9 87 |
Adelaide OvalMostly sunny, 18°Lead changes 3
Recap
Port come back to edge Essendon
Port 12.20 (92) beat Essendon 13.9 (87) at Adelaide Oval in Round 8, a 5-point win after trailing by 21.
Willie Rioli kicked two goals for Port and Charlie Dixon two; Kyle Langford kicked two for Essendon.
Zak Butters led the way with 28 disposals and 6 clearances.
Port won the inside-50 count 65–47 and won the contested ball 146–129.
In context
- Port have now beaten Essendon 6 times in a row.
- Port’s 5th win in a row.
Best on ground
Port · #9 · 71% game time
