If last Saturday's gallant performance against Melbourne is any indication, the Power can expect the Lions will not go down without a fight this weekend at Adelaide Oval.
The Power remains favoured to go 3-0 this weekend as they host what is expected to be an improving Lions outfit.
The Power's youngsters are developing nicely, and their experienced recruits are playing their roles.
Chris Fagan is also seeing positive signs from his young, rebuilding side, but the next step in their evolution is finishing off the job.
A historic win at Adelaide Oval – the Lions' first in six attempts – against a premiership contender would certainly be a feather in their cap.
Where and When
Adelaide Oval, Saturday, April 7, 1.15pm ACST (1.45pm AEST)
Last five times
R13, 2017: Port Adelaide 18.13 (121) d Brisbane 12.9 (81) at Adelaide Oval
R6, 2017: Port Adelaide 22.18 (150) d Brisbane 10.7 (67) at the Gabba
R19, 2016: Port Adelaide 25.23 (173) d Brisbane 11.13 (79) at the Gabba
R7, 2016: Port Adelaide 21.10 (136) d Brisbane 7.17 (59) at Adelaide Oval
R7, 2015: Brisbane 15.12 (102) d Port Adelaide 8.17 (65) at the Gabba
The four points
1. Clearance work has been a feature of both sides in the opening two games of this season. The Power
2. This weekend two players will hit milestones with Dayne Beams reaching his 150th game and Nick Robertson set to play his 50th game.
3. It will be the first time the Lions come up against former Captain Tom Rockliff since he joined the Power in last year's trade period.
4. Stoppages are proving to be a strong point for the Lions in 2018, scoring 36 points from this source last weekend. The Lions will be looking to clean up disposal efficiency against the Power this weekend and get more points on the board.
It's a big week for… Dayne Beams
Beams will lead the team out for his 150th match on Saturday and will need to put in a huge performance if the Lions are to have any chance of victory.
After a disrupted pre-season, Beams has been solid in the Lions' first two matches, but not quite his normal dominant self. A huge match is surely just around the corner.
