Adelaide Crows fans watched in dismay at the opening of the new-look Adelaide Oval as Port Adelaide defeated their rivals by 55 points in their first Showdown match of the season.
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Inspired by midfielders Hamish Hartlett and Brad Ebert, the Power claimed victory with scores 19.14.128 to 11.7.73 at the final siren.
Robbie Gray of the Power celebrates after kicking a goal . Photos: Getty
Spectators walk to the oval across the Torrens footbridge during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
SACA President, Andrew Sinclair and SANFL President, John Olsen holds up a symbol to recognise the coming together of football and cricket as part of the opening ceremony before the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on March 29. Photo: Getty
Spectators walk to the oval across the Torrens footbridge before the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
Power players form a huddle before the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
Robbie Gray of the Power evades a tackle by Mitch Grigg of the Crows after kicking a goal during the round two AFL match. Photos: Getty
Robbie Gray of the Power evades a tackle by Mitch Grigg of the Crows. Photos: Getty
James Podsiadly of the Crows gets away from Ollie Wines of the Power during the Showdown on Saturday. Photos: Getty
A general view during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on March 29. Photos: Getty
Players from both sides compete at a centre bouncePhotos: Getty
Chad Wingard of the Power wins the ball during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on March 29. Photos: Getty
Scott Thompson of the Crows wins the ball during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
Round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on March 29. Photos: Getty
Rory Sloane of the Crows competes for the ball with Robbie Gray of the Power. Photos: Getty
Travis Boak of the Power is tackled with the ball during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows. Photos: Getty
Hamish Hartlett of the Power runs with the ball during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
Travis Boak of the Power pushes though the group during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
Hamish Hartlett of the Power celebrates with specators after winning round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on March 29. Photos: Getty
Power players celebrate in the changerooms after winning round two. Photos: Getty
Chad Wingard of the Power takes a mark during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on March 29. Photos: Getty
Matt White of the Power runs and kicks a goal during the round two AFL match against the Adelaide Crows. Photos: Getty
Brenton Sanderson of the Crows looks on during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on March 29. Photos: Getty
Crows supporters fly their flags during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
Eddie Betts of the Crows kicks at goal during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on March 29. Photos: Getty
A young Power supporter looks on during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at the Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
Eddie Betts of the Crows attempts a mark. Photos: Getty
Crows players warm up after half time during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows. Photos: Getty
Indigenous performers carry out the 'Welcome to Country' ceremony before the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows. Photos: Getty
Andrew Demetriou, CEO of the AFL, looks on during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
Spectators walk across the new Torrens footbridge ready for the first game to be held at the newly refurbished Adelaide oval. Photos: Getty
Power players come from the field after their warm-up ready for round two of the AFL season. Photos: Getty
A general view shows spectators in front of the scoreboard during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
Brad Ebert of the Power kicks the ball during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on March 29, 2014. Photos: Getty
Angus Monfries, Jared Polec and Robbie Gray celebrate a goal. Photos: Getty
John Butcher of the Power is pushed in the back by Brent Reilly of the Crows during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows. Photos: Getty
Players from both sides attempt a mark during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows. Photos: Getty
Rory Sloane of the Crows tackles Angus Monfries of the Power during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows. Photos: Getty
David Mackay of the Crows runs with the ball during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
A general view shows the newly completed eastern stand during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval. Photos: Getty
Kane Cornes of the Power tackles Jason Porplyzia of the Crows during the round two AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows. Photos: Getty
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