A look at the important defensive stats from Port Adelaide’s 2017 season.

48.9 – The number of inside 50s Port Adelaide conceded per game in 2017 – the least in the AFL

1 – The number Ken Hinkley’s men were ranked for forward-half turnovers last season.

7.33 – The number of intercept possessions Hamish Hartlett averaged per game in 2017 – ranked first at Port and 12th in the AFL.

176 – The number of tackles Brad Ebert laid last year – ranked second in the competition.

22 – The number of one-percenters Dougall Howard had in last year’s Elimination Final – the most of any player in a single game in 2017.

168 – The number of one-percenters Tom Jonas had in 2017 – ranked first at Port Adelaide and fifth in the competition.

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