And just like that Round 1 is here again! In 2023 we're starting off with a roadtrip to Port Adelaide. We've won our last three match-ups with Port Adelaide, however Round 1 is always a bit of a danger round.

Who: Port Adelaide v Brisbane Lions
Where: Adelaide Oval, SA
When: Saturday 18 March, 4:05pm (Local)
Gates Open: 2:00pm
General Public Tickets: Available HERE

Adelaide Oval is situated right in the heart of the city, framed by the River Torrens and surrounding precinct. Whether you’re travelling by car, bus, train or tram, Adelaide Oval’s close proximity to the CBD makes it easily accessible.

Patrons are strongly encouraged to take advantage of public transport when attending events at Adelaide Oval. The Oval is accessible by train, tram and bus services.

Public transport timetables and routes vary between events. Please visit the Adelaide Metro website for the latest information relating to different events.

Taxi ranks are located on the western side of King William Road, the southern side of Pennington Terrace and the eastern side of Montefiore Road.

Watch: Live on Seven mate, Fox Footy, and stream on Kayo.

We last met in Round 1, 2022. It took us a few quarters to hit our strides, donw by 24-pts in the third quarter, ending up 11-pt winners.

Up forward, Joe Daniher led the way with four impressive goals. In the middle, Lachie Neale picked up where he left off his 2020 Brownlow year with 31 touches. And down back, Noah Answerth made his long-awaited return to footy with a dominant performance down back.

After dominating the first quarter, Port lost momentum in the second when Charlie Dixon handed Daniel Rich a 100-metre penalty and goal, the Lions going on to kick six for the term and leading by 18 just before the long break.

However, the big Power forward made up for his error somewhat with a goal on the half-time siren that gave his side some belief, manifested by an eight-goal-to-one third quarter.

Port kicked 13.9 to 3.3 after half-time, dominating the second half with 205-110 disposals (405-263 for the game), 37-15 inside 50s (65-40) and 71-44 contested possessions (150-117).

The rout continued in the final term as the home team romped away to the 54-point win.

Sharp-shooter Todd Marshall starred up forward with four goals while Junior Rioli, Lachie Jones and Dixon all grabbed three each for Port, while Jack Gunston and Zac Bailey got two apiece for Brisbane.

Lions half-back Daniel Rich had 26 touches with a game-high 1,010 metres gained but he was a lone hand in a disappointing display from last season's preliminary finalists.

Brisbane booted seven of eight goals to open up their three-goal buffer after Port failed to capitalise on their first-quarter domination, but Charlie Dixon's major on the half-time siren kept the Power in touch.

The Lions were well served by their off-season additions, Josh Dunkley in particular looking strong through the midfield with a game-high clearance count, while Will Ashcroft also had his moments.

PORT ADELAIDE    3.5    5.9    13.13    18.18 (126)
BRISBANE             2.1     8.3     9.5       11.6 (72) 

GOALS
Port Adelaide: Marshall 4, Rioli 3, Dixon 3, Jones 3, Wines, Rozee, Powell-Pepper, Horne-Francis, Georgiades
Brisbane: Bailey 2, Gunston 2, Rich, McKenna, McInerney, McCarthy, Hipwood, Daniher, Ashcroft