Adelaide Oval will play host to Sunday's Round 1 AFL game between Port Adelaide and West Coast Eagles. The game kicks off at 4:00 pm with Port Adelaide heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Port Adelaide vs. West Coast Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday March 17, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Where: Adelaide Oval

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Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles Odds

Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles Preview

The Power haven’t given their supporters a lot to rave about in the off-season, coming off another disappointing finals exit under Ken Hinkley, who won’t be exiting anytime soon.

But if optimism seems dull for the Power, it’s certainly no better at the Eagles, who hit new lows in 2023.

Harley Reid has dominated the Western Australia media, but even with his class and raw power, he’s unlikely to be dominating for the Eagles for the foreseeable future with a pretty underdeveloped list.

The Power acquired a couple of talls to their stock, Ivan Soldo and Esava Ratugolea the two that will add to their depth, whilst Brandon Zerk-Thatcher adds to Port Adelaide’s defensive presence.

The Eagles growth in 2024 will be around developing a system that can sustain competitiveness, whether that be for a half or three quarters, the talent on their list may limit that, but once talent develops, they need something to have confidence in.

The Power have no reason to drop off, but unfortunately are known for their blunders and inability to climb the mountain come finals time, not during the regular season, so any point they’re trying to prove can’t be proven until September if they are to make it that far.

The Power should dominate at the contest and in front of a home crowd, this should be done and dusted by halftime.

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Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles Tip

Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles Teams

POWER

B: R.Burton, E.Ratugolea, B.Zerk-Thatcher

HB: L.Jones, A.Aliir, D.Houston

C: M.Bergman, C.Rozee – C, T.Boak

HF: D.Byrne-Jones, T.Marshall, J.Horne-Francis

F: J.McEntee, C.Dixon, W.Rioli

FOLL: I.Soldo, O.Wines, Z.Butters

I/C (FROM): K.Farrell, J.Mead, F.Evans, D.Williams, J.Burgoyne, J.Finlayson, J.Sweet

EAGLES

B: A.Witherden, T.Barrass, B.Hough

HB: L.Duggan, J.McGovern, T.Cole

C: J.Hunt, E.Yeo, A.Gaff

HF: N.Long, J.Darling, J.Petruccelle

F: J.Waterman, O.Allen – C, J.Cripps

FOLL: B.Williams, T.Kelly, H.Reid

I/C (FROM): R.Ginbey, T.Brockman, L.Edwards, C.Chesser, J.Jones, R.Maric, T.Dewar