Sunday first AFL Round 18 match is between Port Adelaide Power and Brisbane Lions with the game to be played at AAMI Stadium. The opening bounce is set to commence at 12:40PM local time with home team Port Adelaide Power currently holding favouritism. View our AFL live scores, odds and results for the game between Port Adelaide Power and Brisbane Lions.

WHERE AND WHEN: AAMI Stadium, 12:40 PM July 28, 2013

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Opening odds comparison:

Port Adelaide Power	1.40	1.45	1.43	1.45	1.40	1.42
Brisbane Lions	2.90	2.75	2.80	2.75	2.90	2.88

Preview:

The first Sunday game is between Port Adelaide and Brisbane, 12.40pm at AAMI Stadium. Another close contest, the Power are slight favourites to get one over on the Lions. Port have had a great season in 2013, winning over a lot of people with their determination and fast flowing footy. Currently sitting in 8th position on the ladder, they need to win here in the lead up to the finals. The Lions can also make the finals, however, currently sitting at 11th and accelerating home at the right end of the season. While Port should have enough to stop their momentum, Brisbane could overtake them here with a win.

Teams:

Port Adelaide Power:

1 Travis Boak
5 Matthew Broadbent
6 Angus Monfries
7 Brad Ebert
8 Hamish Hartlett
9 Robbie Gray
11 John Butcher
12 Jackson Trengove
13 Cameron O’Shea
14 Paul Stewart
16 Oliver Wines (INT)
18Kane Cornes
20 Chad Wingard
21 Matt Thomas (INT)
23 Matthew Lobbe
24 Nathan Blee (INT)
25 Domenic Cassisi (INT)
26 Andrew Moore (INT)
27 Alipate Carlile
28 Jay Schulz
29 Jasper Pittard
30Sam Colquhoun
36 Jack Hombsch (INT)
37 Kane Mitchell (INT)
39 Justin Westhoff

In: Kane Cornes, Domenic Cassisi, Matt Thomas, Nathan Blee, Jack Hombsch
Out: Thomas Jonas (Suspension), Jake Neade (Rested)

Brisbane Lions:

1 Sam Docherty
2 Ryan Harwood (INT)
3 Brent Moloney (INT)
6 Josh Green
7 Jed Adcock
8 Rohan Bewick
9 Ashley McGrath
10 Daniel Rich
14 Brent Staker
15 Dayne Zorko
16 Jonathan Brown
19 Jordan Lisle (INT)
21 Daniel Merrett
23 Matthew Leuenberger
24 Joel Patfull
26 Elliot Yeo (INT)
29 Andrew Raines
30Jack Redden
32 Sam Mayes
35 Ryan Lester (INT)
36 Matt Maguire
38 Tom Rockliff
41 Mitch Golby (INT)
42 Justin Clarke
47 Jack Crisp (INT)

In: Jonathan Brown , Brent MoloneyMitch Golby, Jack Crisp,
Out: Pearce Hanley (Hand)
Milestones: Matt Maguire – Playing 150th game

Cornes signs a new 1-year AFL deal at Port

The AFL career of Port Adelaide’s games record holder Kane Cornes will extend to a 14th season.

Cornes, 31, a veteran of 260 games, paid tribute to coach Ken Hinkley after agreeing to a one-year contract extension on Tuesday.

“The trust that Kenny has shown in me is great and I feel a real sense of responsibility to play a mentoring type of role to help the younger players not only on game day, but also off the field in any way I can,” said the 2004 premiership star.

“I’ve been here at the club through the really good times when we were a powerhouse and also during times when we’ve struggled a bit so to still be here in a period where we seem to be building towards something special is very exciting for me.

“It’s such a great time to be at the club.

“We’re in such a really good place at the moment and it’s just a credit to everyone who has been able to transform it so quickly.”

The four-time club best and fairest winner will return to the senior side for Sunday’s finals-shaping match against the Brisbane Lions after serving a one-match suspension – the first of his long career.

Hinkley said Cornes provided much-needed experience and professionalism to his young squad.

“We don’t have many older players in our group and Kane has been fortunate to have played through a very successful period at this club,” said Hinkley.

“That is really important when you’re trying to bring that successful culture back into a group and Kane plays a vital role in being able to impart that experience and knowledge onto the younger players.”

Cornes succeeded former skipper Warren Tredrea as Port’s games record holder earlier this season.