A top-two finish is within Port Adelaide’s grasp after the surging Power kicked 19 unanswered goals to lock up a coveted double chance with a demoralising 95-point thumping of Carlton that will ratchet up the pressure on under-siege coach David Teague.
The Blues were brave early, leading by as much as 23 points, but their resistance completely crumbled in the face of ruthless Port’s astonishing blast of unanswered goals that set up the 21.14 (140) to 5.15 (45) belting at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
It was a sour note for Marc Murphy to end his decorated 300-game career on, but it was also the latest planet to align for a fit-and-firing Power side that now has the momentum of a five-game winning streak with one round left before finals.
The result sets up a blockbuster clash against the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium in round 23 with a top-two finish potentially on offer.
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