Free tips & Showdown specials for Crows vs. Power AFL Sunday

Adelaide come in with alarming momentum as they aim at another double over their crosstown rivals.

Dead and buried in the third quarter against Collingwood last Sunday, the Crows somehow closed a 50-point gap to snatch a draw with Mitch McGovern’s clutch mark and goal after the siren.

WATCH: The dramatic final minute of an absolute classic at the ‘G. What a finish! #AFLPiesCrows pic.twitter.com/rTyiYBnHay

— AFL on 7 (@7AFL) July 30, 2017

In many respects, those two points and the manner in which they were earned could prove more valuable than a comfortable win.

There is even more reason for optimism with the return of Brad Crouch and Jake Lever from injury layoffs.

Also in the extended squad is Eddie Betts, although the Showdown specialist remains in doubt after having his appendix removed last week.

“He’s returned to some running over the weekend and we’ll just build him up this week,” Adelaide coach Don Pyke told reporters on Thursday.

“I believe he [saw the surgeon on Tuesday or Wednesday], it will be more how he presents now and how he goes in terms of training.

“We’ll get through training this morning and assess them from there.”

Port Adelaide enjoyed an epic finish of their own last weekend.

More than a few Power supporters made a dash for the turnstiles as St Kilda took a 10-point advantage into the final two minutes of the match.

Those of little faith missed one of the plays of the season: a sensational tap from Paddy Ryder, matched by Robbie Gray’s beautiful rove and goal to win it on the buzzer.

What an incredible finish! #AFLPowerSaints pic.twitter.com/zdxsik6n4Y

— AFL (@AFL) July 29, 2017

That heart-stopping result keeps Port in touch with the top four as they look to end a four-game losing streak in the Showdown.

While Power coach Ken Hinkley said he was not bothered by past results, he expressed glowing admiration for the Crows after their incredible comeback at the MCG.

“There was some really scary stuff,” he told the press.

“A side that is down by 50 points be able to get back, you go ‘wow’.

“You know what is coming and you expect the best, that is the crucial part for us.

“Defensively this year we have been incredibly strong.

“We are going to get tested to the max this week.”

Port will miss hard-running backman Matthew Broadbent, who has carried an ankle complaint for much of the campaign.

Brendon Ah Chee, Dan Houston and Aidyn Johnson are all in line for a recall, while Angus Monfries is a chance to make his first senior appearance since 2015.

Showdown Medal betting specials

Online bookmaker Ladbrokes.com.au is offering boosted odds on every player in the 2017 Showdown Medal market.

For example: if you select Robbie Gray and hit the ‘Odds Boost’ button on the bet slip, his odds will soar from +800 up to +950.

See the Ladbrokes website for more details.

2017 Showdown Medal odds

+700 – Matt Crouch, Rory Sloane

+800 – Robbie Gray

+900 – Ollie Wines

+1200 – Brad Ebert

+1400 – Eddie Betts, Travis Boak, Sam Jacobs, Rory Laird, Taylor Walker

+2000 – Charlie Dixon, Richard Douglas, Tom Lynch, Josh Jenkins, Paddy Ryder

+2500 – Rory Atkins, Jared Polec, Brodie Smith, Justin Westhoff

+3300 – Jake Lever, Mitch McGovern, Sam Powell-Pepper

+4000 – Sam Gray, Hamish Hartlett, Jasper Pittard

+5000 – Charlie Cameron, Hugh Greenwood, David Mackay, Aaron Young

+6600 – Darcy Byrne-Jones, Jarman Impey, Riley Knight, Andy Otten, Daniel Talia, Jackson Trengove

+8000 – Karl Amon, Wayne Milera, Paul Seedsman, Matt White

+10000 – Tom Jonas, Jake Kelly

+15000 – Luke Brown, Tom Clurey, Jack Hombsch, Alex Keath

Market courtesy of Ladbrokes.com.au

Crows vs. Power first goalscorer bonus

Top bookie CrownBet.com.au has a cash-back bonus for all AFL Sunday games, including the Showdown.

If your first goalscorer pick kicks any major in the opening term except the first, you can get your stake back up to $50 in bonus bets.

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First goalscorer betting

+800 – Charlie Dixon

+900 – Eddie Betts, Robbie Gray, Josh Jenkins, Taylor Walker

+1400 – Tom Lynch, Jackson Trengove, Justin Westhoff

+1600 – Aaron Young

+1700 – Sam Gray

+1900 – Charlie Cameron

+2000 – Richard Douglas, Jarman Impey, Andy Otten

+2200 – Travis Boak

+2500 – Riley Knight, Sam Powell-Pepper

+3000 – Hugh Greenwood, Rory Sloane, Matt White

+300 – Any other player

Market courtesy of Sportsbet.com.au

Best exotic bets for Adelaide vs. Port

• Josh Jenkins first goalscorer – +900 at Sportsbet
• Robbie Gray three goals/Power win – +350 at Ladbrokes
• Paddy Ryder 110+ AFL Fantasy points – +110 at William Hill
• Matt Crouch 33+ disposals/Adelaide win – +200 at Ladbrokes
• Brad Ebert for Showdown Medal – +1500 with Ladbrokes Odds Boost

Adelaide Showdown match tip

First versus fifth.

Best attack versus best defence.

Two teams who hate each other with a passion, both riding high after huge comebacks.

Recent head-to-head results be damned – this is a doozy of a fixture.

We could make a strong case for either side, but this one comes down to a gut call.

Our innards are saying the Power will break their losing streak in a hard-fought classic.

Port Adelaide by 1-14 points – +315 at CrownBet