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2021 AFL preview: Port Adelaide team guide

Can the Power claim their first AFL flag since 2004 before their premiership window closes?

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The power and the passion. Port Adelaide have both, plus the hunger and desire to go one step further this year and make it to the big dance. Their youngsters have gone up in class and they have plenty of hardened veterans among the fold.

However, one weak spot is their over-reliance on Charlie Dixon as a target in the forward line. It might be an area respected coach Ken Hinkley addresses this season for last year's minor premiers.

Should the stellar form of ex-captain Travis Boak continue, the Power will be odds-on to make the top four. Last year Boak came second in the Brownlow Medal count with 21 votes behind Lachie Neale 31. He also finished runner-up in the club's best and fairest count behind young gun Darcy Byrne-Jones.

How to watch Port Adelaide AFL matches

You have a variety of options for watching AFL in 2021. Channel 7, Kayo Sports, Foxtel iQ and Foxtel Now all broadcast games. We have put together a complete AFL viewing guide for you which breaks down all the details.

Kayo and Foxtel have every game live and ad-free. Channel 7 shows a certain number of games depending on the region. Port Adelaide and Adelaide games are shown on 7 or 7mate. For a significant number of other games, Foxtel iQ, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports are your options and Kayo is the most affordable.

A Basic subscription starts from $25 a month for use on two devices. For $35 a month you get a third screen. On top of all the AFL action, you get access to more than 50 sports. Kayo also has a 14-day free trial for new users.

It also comes with a number of special features. SplitView, No Spoilers and Interactive Stats are just some of the options.

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Watch Port Adelaide matches overseas

If you are out of Australia during the season, you can still keep up with all the AFL action. With the Watch AFL app, you can stream matches with an Internet connection. You can see a guide here on how to stream the 2021 AFL season from overseas.

Travelling abroad? Watch the entire AFL season live

Travelling abroad? Watch the entire AFL season live from Watch AFL

If you're out of the country, streaming Aussie rules football can be a bit of a pain. For those travelling the globe, there's Watch AFL.

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When do Port Adelaide play next?

Port Adelaide's are away to North Melbourne for their season opener. It starts at 1:10pm AEDT on Sunday 21 March. The complete AFL draw is here.

Port Adelaide squad

Port Adelaide history

If you ask Port Adelaide fans, they will tell you about their incredible 36 premierships in the SANFL competition. For more recent history, the Power joined the AFL in 1997 during the league's period of expansion.

It didn't take them long to start building a competitive unit. By the turn of the millennium, they embarked on a successful period that culminated in their first AFL flag in 2004 under coach Mark Williams.

The Power (14-3 record) surged to the 2020 minor premiership in a shortened season, but lost a thrilling preliminary final to premiers Richmond by just 6 points.

Image source: Port Adelaide team website

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