Farrell thumps it through on the run from 55. A few decisions going the Swans way early, up by a goal at quarter-time. The Swans with some shaky inclusions, Brand one of them giving Dixon stupid unnecessary free-kicks, costing the Swans the lead, down 4 at the half. Port go well ahead in the 3rd, but up 15 going into the last. Buddy with the chase down and conversion, makes it a 2 point game. Papley skyballs it all of 5 metres and they pay Byrne-Jones the mark. A quality last term, Lycett with the game winner, Port by 10 points. The numbers pretty even, Port ahead in the hit-outs and clearances, with +14 tackles, the Swans +4 inside 50's, for 1 less scoring shot. Boak best afield, with 29 disposals, 6 clearances, 5 inside 50's, 8 tackles, 5 intercepts, 456 metres gained and a goal. Parker 34 disposals, 2 contested marks, 7 clearances, 5 inside 50's, 7 intercepts and a goal. Buddy 16 disposals, 2 contested marks, 4 goals and an assist. Mills and Lycett also among the best for either side.
3. (Port) T. Boak, 2. (Syd) L. Parker, 1. (Syd) L. Franklin.
3. (Port) T. Boak, 2. (Syd) L. Parker, 1. (Syd) L. Franklin.