Port back in four after Dixon’s five
PORT Adelaide have clawed their way back into the AFL’s top four, prevailing against the Western Bulldogs by 44 points in a wet-weather slugfest in Ballarat.
Yesterday’s 11.12 (78) to 5.4 (34) victory at a bitterly cold Mars Stadium snaps a twoPort game losing streak and leaves the Power two points clear of fifth-placed GWS.
Charlie Dixon starred for with five goals while Jared Polec, Chad Wingard and Brad Ebert led the way in the midfield.
The 14th-placed Bulldogs managed just one goal for the second half and went scoreless in the final term on the way to a fourth straight loss. Perhaps their only good news is they appeared to escape unscathed after a shocking run of injuries.
A pre-game flurry of hail, persistent rain and a temperature of 4C at the opening bounce made for a scrappy contest with goals at a premium.