‘Disaster’ matchup backfires badly … it was one of 13 fails on a grim night: Port player ratings

3. Ryan Burton

A night to forget. The defender had the big assignment on Toby Greene — and it didn’t start well. The Giants skipper kicked two goals in the first quarter to really separate the game. Burton then appeared to get moved off him later in the contest, such was the one-sided matchup. “He’s just had his head in the spin, he doesn’t know how to keep a hold of Toby Greene,” Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall told Fox Footy. Roos legend David King added: “(Greene’s) out the back on every occasion and that’s a disaster, you cannot give Toby goal side, you have to arm bar … at times (Burton’s) not watching the flight of the ball anymore, he’s that rattled.” 2

4. Todd Marshall

Beaten by Sam Taylor (like many before him). Looked particularly shaky early until kicking his first goal late in the opening term. Ended with two majors, and like last week, struggled to have an impact or presence in attack. 5

5. Dan Houston

Continued where he left off last week with another strong showing, racking up 22 touches and team highs in contested possessions (12) tackles (seven) and marks (six). One of few Port players who had a genuine crack and can hold his head high. A great season from the gun halfback. 7

6. Kane Farrell

Had 18 touches running off half back with a team-high 642 metres gained. Provided some run and carry where his side otherwise lacked it . 5

7. Xavier Duursma

Didn’t have much impact playing an outside game. 4

9. Zak Butters

Just wasn’t quite at his best, even though he never stopped trying. Had 25 touches, but only went at 60 per cent efficiency. After a particularly quiet first half, Butters in the third term really lifted — and lifted his side — racking up 11 disposals to help turn the tide. But outside of that, struggled to impact like he can. 5

10. Travis Boak

If this was the veteran’s last game, he went out fighting — epitomising his career. Had 21 touches, 11 of which were contested, with 625 metres gained and a team-high eight intercepts. 6

11. Jeremy Finlayson

Started as the sub after being dropped from the starting 22, and upon coming on in the third, struggled to get into the tempo. 2

12. Trent McKenzie

Started on Jesse Hogan and allowed him to get off the leash — with the Giants forward kicking three goals of his four goals in the first quarter and a bit. Had Hogan kicked straighter (4.4), it would’ve been a mauling and clear best-on-ground performance from the key forward. A tough night for McKenzie and more evidence why Port needs more defensive help. 2

14. Miles Bergman

Bergman continued his strong season with another solid performance including some nice moments in defence. Cracked in and knew when it was his turn to go. The future is bright for the 21-year old. 6

15. Willie Rioli

Kicked two goals in the first quarter in an energetic start to help lift his side. Looked dangerous all night, finishing with three majors as one of Port’s best. 7

16. Ollie Wines

Just not the same player he once was, hindered by being forced out of the midfield. Still managed 16 touches, six of which were contested. Curiously only played 60 per cent game time, too. 5

18. Jason Horne-Francis

The youngster had some electric moments, but struggled to put it all together across four quarters. Ended with 20 touches, nine contested and one goal with 444 metres gained. Worse for wear after copping a poke to the eye early, but overcame it to kick Port’s second goal of the night to give it a spark. 5

20. Connor Rozee

Resembling his side’s down form on the night, was just off the boil. Had 17 touches and lacked presence as part of a midfield that was dominated. The breakout superstar has had a superb couple of years, but this wasn’t what we’ve become accustomed to from the dual All-Australian. 4

21. Aliir Aliir

Didn’t have his usual influence as GWS constantly picked apart Port Adelaide’s defence. Only managed six intercepts, though in a positive, Aliir did hold opponent Jake Riccardi to one goal. 4

22. Charlie Dixon

Other than a fourth-quarter goal, just never got involved in the game and didn’t look healthy. Switched into the ruck in the third term after Scott Lycett was subbed out, and didn’t have an impact there either. 2

28. Willem Drew

Battled admirably in a more defensive-midfield role, tallying 18 touches, 11 contested and one goal. Kicked an important major to open the second term to give his side the lead. 5

29. Scott Lycett

Looked sore just before half-time with an ankle issue and was eventually subbed off for tactical purposes in the third term. Not his night. 2

30. Ollie Lord

Didn’t record his first disposal until midway through the third term, but at least made it count with a goal. Unfortunately, the young forward failed to back up his brilliant finals debut last weekend. 2

33. Darcy Byrne-Jones

Came off early in the game with an ankle issue. Played in a forward line that struggled massively. 3

34. Lachie Jones

The defender seemed to rotate on a few different opponents. A non-factor, but wasn’t alone. 3

41. Jed McEntee

A horror turnover in the fourth term denied the Power a shot at goal when the hosts were charging back into the game. Did lay an equal team-high seven tackles to at least signal he brought pressure in attack, but a sombre showing in general. 4