Port Adelaide crush Richmond in Boak’s record-breaking game

March 22, 2025 7:42 pm.by James Herbert

Port Adelaide News

Port Adelaide have bounced back in emphatic fashion, dismantling a lacklustre Richmond outfit by 72 points at Adelaide Oval on Saturday evening.

Celebrating Travis Boak’s record-breaking 393rd AFL appearance in Port colours — surpassing the legendary Russell Ebert — the Power dominated from start to finish, storming to a 21.14 (140) to 9.14 (68) victory.

After a disappointing round one showing against Collingwood, Richmond showed some signs of life in the second half, particularly through young key forward Harry Armstrong, who kicked two final-term goals in a promising display. But it was a rare highlight in an otherwise one-sided contest that exposed the Tigers’ lack of midfield control and experience.

While the Tigers will look to regroup and focus on the development of their next generation, Port Adelaide will be buoyed by the response after a poor opening round.

With their midfield humming, pressure back on point, and stars like Boak and Powell-Pepper leading the charge, the Power reminded the competition just how dangerous they can be when switched on.